Prepare against Sergio Ibanez Riquelme
Spain · World #132,521 classical · FIDE ID 2283140
When preparing against Sergio Ibanez Riquelme, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sergio Ibanez Riquelme, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Ibanez Riquelme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Ibanez Riquelme 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 | 1,640 | 1,787 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,743 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 45.5% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Ibanez Riquelme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Ibanez Riquelme's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Riquelme usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Riquelme usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Riquelme usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Riquelme usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Sergio Ibanez Riquelme's chess games
All 33 games by Sergio Ibanez Riquelme in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Xavier Colom Andres | 1,966 | 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | B12 |
| May 2010 | Juan Antonio Ballester Valls | 1,900 | 3rd Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | A25 |
| May 2010 | Jordi Servent Alvarez | 1,875 | 3rd Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | B50 |
| Jul 2022 | Carlos Vargas Drechsler | 1,858 | 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B07 |
| Jun 2010 | Emili Martinez Hernandez | 1,820 | 3rd Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,669 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,568 |
| 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,928 |
| 3rd Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 1st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Ibanez Riquelme's chess games?
33 games by Sergio Ibanez Riquelme, from Jul 2009 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 Sergio Ibanez Riquelme has played.
What does Sergio Ibanez Riquelme play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sergio Ibanez Riquelme opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Ibanez Riquelme answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does Sergio Ibanez Riquelme play as White?
As White, Sergio Ibanez Riquelme's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Ibanez Riquelme play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Ibanez Riquelme most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sergio Ibanez Riquelme's FIDE rating?
Sergio Ibanez Riquelme is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Sergio Ibanez Riquelme played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sergio Ibanez Riquelme, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Ibanez Riquelme?
33 games by Sergio Ibanez Riquelme 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.