Prepare against Xabier Martin Ibisate
Spain · World #32,921 classical · FIDE ID 24557951
When preparing against Xabier Martin Ibisate, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 34 games by Xabier Martin Ibisate, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xabier Martin Ibisate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xabier Martin Ibisate 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 | 1,970 | 2,005 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 32.4% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xabier Martin Ibisate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xabier Martin Ibisate's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ibisate usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ibisate usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Ibisate usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Xabier Martin Ibisate's chess games
All 34 games by Xabier Martin Ibisate in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jesus Guerrero Mendez | 2,111 | ch-ESP U18 | C01 |
| Apr 2019 | Ander Tafall Villanueva | 1,954 | ch-Euskadi U18 | B40 |
| Jan 2019 | Ignacio Zoco Gallardo | 1,911 | ch-Bizkaia U18 | E11 |
| Sep 2019 | Gines Raul Dura Olmos | 1,910 | 4th Getxo Open | A00 |
| Dec 2018 | Erlantz Caballero Acosta | 1,775 | ch-Bizkaia U18 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Getxo Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,695 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-Bizkaia U18 | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| 28th Erandio Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-PORTUGALETE BIZKAIA U16 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,469 |
| 27th Erandio Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,721 |
| 26th Erandio Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xabier Martin Ibisate's chess games?
34 games by Xabier Martin Ibisate, from May 2015 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 Xabier Martin Ibisate has played.
What does Xabier Martin Ibisate play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Xabier Martin Ibisate opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xabier Martin Ibisate answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Xabier Martin Ibisate play as White?
As White, Xabier Martin Ibisate's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xabier Martin Ibisate play as Black?
As Black, Xabier Martin Ibisate most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Xabier Martin Ibisate's FIDE rating?
Xabier Martin Ibisate is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Xabier Martin Ibisate played?
Our database contains 34 games by Xabier Martin Ibisate, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xabier Martin Ibisate?
34 games by Xabier Martin Ibisate 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.