Prepare against Sebastian Izquierdo
URY · World #37,165 classical · FIDE ID 3001610
Our database contains 343 games by Sebastian Izquierdo, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Izquierdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Izquierdo 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 | 1,948 | 2,086 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,095 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,047 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 125 | 101 | 117 | 36.4% |
| As White | 168 | 68 | 55 | 45 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 175 | 57 | 46 | 72 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Izquierdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Izquierdo's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 63.1% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 38 | 22.6% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 11.9% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 47.9% | 41.4% |
| c6 | 20 | 27.4% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.5% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 83.1% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 13.0% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Izquierdo's chess games
All 343 games by Sebastian Izquierdo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 125 wins, 101 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A64 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 36 | 11/9/16 | 30.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Frederico Matsuura | 2,287 | Caxias do Sul Open 12th | D11 |
| Nov 2011 | Felipe Kubiaki Menna Barreto | 2,244 | Latin Cup | A39 |
| Feb 2014 | Mateo Arcos Facio | 2,195 | 3rd La Paloma Open | E60 |
| Feb 2017 | Juan Rodrigo Ibanez Iglesias | 2,157 | ch-URU sf | E04 |
| Feb 2012 | Martin Daneri | 2,157 | 3rd Montevideo CBR 90 Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 68 | 37 | 2,007 |
| chTA-URU | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-South American U16 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-URU U20 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 1,900 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Izquierdo's chess games?
343 games by Sebastian Izquierdo, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Sebastian Izquierdo has played.
What does Sebastian Izquierdo play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Sebastian Izquierdo opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Izquierdo answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Izquierdo play as White?
As White, Sebastian Izquierdo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Izquierdo play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Izquierdo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Sebastian Izquierdo's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Izquierdo is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Sebastian Izquierdo played?
Our database contains 343 games by Sebastian Izquierdo, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 101 draws, 117 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Izquierdo?
343 games by Sebastian Izquierdo 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.