Prepare against Mariano Ribon Calabia
Spain · World #94,815 classical · FIDE ID 22250034
When preparing against Mariano Ribon Calabia, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 67 games by Mariano Ribon Calabia, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Ribon Calabia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Ribon Calabia before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,745 | 1,913 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 20 | 11 | 36 | 29.9% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Ribon Calabia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Ribon Calabia's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 76.9% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.5% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Calabia usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Calabia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Calabia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Calabia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Calabia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Calabia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Mariano Ribon Calabia's chess games
All 67 games by Mariano Ribon Calabia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Juan Carlos Mundaca Alvarez | 2,105 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | B45 |
| Jan 2008 | Gilles Suez-Panama | 2,099 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | C02 |
| Feb 2009 | Alec J Toll | 2,091 | Gibraltar Challengers | B00 |
| Jan 2009 | Brendan Lyons | 2,060 | Gibraltar Challengers1 | B54 |
| Jan 2008 | Emilia Georgieva | 1,985 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,986 |
| 15th Barcelona Tres Peons Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,003 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,558 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,464 |
| Gibraltar Challengers1 | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,848 |
| Gibraltar Challengers | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,806 |
| 2nd La Laguna Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Ribon Calabia's chess games?
67 games by Mariano Ribon Calabia, from Apr 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mariano Ribon Calabia has played.
What does Mariano Ribon Calabia play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Mariano Ribon Calabia opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Ribon Calabia answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Mariano Ribon Calabia play as White?
As White, Mariano Ribon Calabia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Ribon Calabia play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Ribon Calabia most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Mariano Ribon Calabia's FIDE rating?
Mariano Ribon Calabia is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Mariano Ribon Calabia played?
Our database contains 67 games by Mariano Ribon Calabia, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 36 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Ribon Calabia?
67 games by Mariano Ribon Calabia reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.