Prepare against Sabrina Vega Gutierrez
IM · Spain · World #2,417 classical · FIDE ID 2219026
When preparing against Sabrina Vega Gutierrez, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.6% over 49 games.
Our database contains 2,392 games by Sabrina Vega Gutierrez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sabrina Vega Gutierrez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabrina Vega Gutierrez 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 | 2,363 | 2,427 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,392 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,395 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,392 | 996 | 552 | 844 | 41.6% |
| As White | 1,206 | 545 | 245 | 416 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 1,186 | 451 | 307 | 428 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabrina Vega Gutierrez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabrina Vega Gutierrez's side.
First moves as White (1,206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,098 | 91.0% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 76 | 6.3% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 2.2% | 69.2% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.4% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues d4 (49.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gutierrez usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (606 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 571 | 94.2% | 50.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 3.1% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (384 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 330 | 85.9% | 50.3% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 8.6% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 16 | 4.2% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Sabrina Vega Gutierrez's chess games
All 2,392 games by Sabrina Vega Gutierrez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 996 wins, 552 draws, 844 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 271 | 107/60/104 | 39.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 31/11/23 | 47.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 52 | 21/9/22 | 40.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 43 | 22/6/15 | 51.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 40 | 18/13/9 | 45.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 36 | 16/3/17 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 36 | 18/8/10 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 33 | 14/2/17 | 42.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 200 | 75/46/79 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 134 | 50/38/46 | 37.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 91 | 36/25/30 | 39.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 67 | 23/15/29 | 34.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 55 | 22/15/18 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 54 | 19/17/18 | 35.2% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 49 | 14/14/21 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 48 | 19/9/20 | 39.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 17/16/13 | 37.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 17/14/15 | 37.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,700 | 5th Salamanca Masters | B90 |
| Nov 2019 | Yifan Hou | 2,659 | Salamanca Uni 9th | A13 |
| Oct 2016 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,628 | Cap d'Agde Karpov qual 5th | B01 |
| Jun 2024 | Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera | 2,614 | Adeje Arona Open | B84 |
| Oct 2022 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 2,614 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 394 | 181.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-ESP w | 2017 | 56 | 42.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 35 | 16 | 2,323 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,251 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2015 | 21 | 14 | 2,341 |
| Las Palmas Lezcano Memorial | 2009 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,392 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2005 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,287 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2010 | 19 | 12 | 2,193 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Belinda Vega Gutierrez (17 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (16 games) · Jose Garcia Padron (13 games) · Gata Kamsky (11 games) · Ann Matnadze Bujiashvili (11 games) · Monica Calzetta Ruiz (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabrina Vega Gutierrez's chess games?
2,392 games by Sabrina Vega Gutierrez, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Sabrina Vega Gutierrez has played.
What does Sabrina Vega Gutierrez play on the first move as White?
Across 1,206 games with White in our database, Sabrina Vega Gutierrez opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabrina Vega Gutierrez answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sabrina Vega Gutierrez play as White?
As White, Sabrina Vega Gutierrez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (271 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 47.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (52 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabrina Vega Gutierrez play as Black?
As Black, Sabrina Vega Gutierrez most often plays: Sicilian (200 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (134 games, 37.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (91 games, 39.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,186 games.
What is Sabrina Vega Gutierrez's FIDE rating?
Sabrina Vega Gutierrez is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Sabrina Vega Gutierrez played?
Our database contains 2,392 games by Sabrina Vega Gutierrez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 996 wins, 552 draws, 844 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabrina Vega Gutierrez?
2,392 games by Sabrina Vega Gutierrez 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.