Prepare against Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia
CM · Spain · World #5,708 classical · FIDE ID 54798175
When preparing against Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 127 games by Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia 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 | 2,256 | 2,283 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,041 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 53 | 34 | 40 | 41.7% |
| As White | 64 | 28 | 20 | 16 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 25 | 14 | 24 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 71.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.9% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 7.8% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Iglesia usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Iglesia usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Iglesia usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Iglesia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Iglesia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Iglesia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 65.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia's chess games
All 127 games by Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 53 wins, 34 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Upadhyaya Anwesh | 2,411 | 3rd Amsterdam Chess Open | A34 |
| Aug 2026 | Amir Zouaghi | 2,370 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | B23 |
| Nov 2023 | Keith Ruxton | 2,307 | Glasgow Open | E94 |
| Aug 2026 | Ayrat Vafin | 2,302 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Baris Cinar Sahbudak | 2,284 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,211 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,287 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,798 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia's chess games?
127 games by Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia, from Feb 2022 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 Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia has played.
What does Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia play as White?
As White, Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia play as Black?
As Black, Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia's FIDE rating?
Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia played?
Our database contains 127 games by Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia, covering Feb 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 34 draws, 40 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia?
127 games by Yevgeni Sprenger de la Iglesia 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.