Prepare against Rafael Sabater Robles
Spain · World #54,947 classical · FIDE ID 2268531
Our database contains 44 games by Rafael Sabater Robles, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Sabater Robles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Sabater Robles 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 | 1,874 | 2,167 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 21 | 5 | 18 | 47.7% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Sabater Robles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Sabater Robles's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Robles usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Robles usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Robles usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Robles usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Rafael Sabater Robles's chess games
All 44 games by Rafael Sabater Robles in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Emilio Miguel Sanchez Jerez | 2,184 | 7th Benidorm Open U2300 | B35 |
| Apr 2003 | Francisco Javier Vicente Torrecillas | 2,177 | 18th ch-Murcia | C02 |
| Apr 2003 | Jose Antonio Moya Albaladejo | 1,987 | 18th ch-Murcia | C40 |
| Dec 2010 | Angels Cucarella Montell | 1,980 | 9th Benidorm Open U2300 | B48 |
| Mar 2003 | Angel Javier Celdran Munoz | 1,861 | 18th ch-Murcia | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Javier ch-MU | 1995 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 18th ch-Murcia | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| 6th Once Open | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,190 |
| 10th Once Open | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 2,536 |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| Valencia Autonomico Sur-B | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,312 |
| 9th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,095 |
| 7th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Sabater Robles's chess games?
44 games by Rafael Sabater Robles, from Jul 2005 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 Rafael Sabater Robles has played.
What does Rafael Sabater Robles play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Rafael Sabater Robles opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Sabater Robles answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Rafael Sabater Robles play as White?
As White, Rafael Sabater Robles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Sabater Robles play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Sabater Robles most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Rafael Sabater Robles's FIDE rating?
Rafael Sabater Robles is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Rafael Sabater Robles played?
Our database contains 44 games by Rafael Sabater Robles, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Sabater Robles?
44 games by Rafael Sabater Robles 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.