Prepare against Yosha Iglesias
FM · France · World #5,756 classical · FIDE ID 637823
When preparing against Yosha Iglesias, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 491 games by Yosha Iglesias, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yosha Iglesias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yosha Iglesias 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 | 2,254 | 2,336 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,266 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,271 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 491 | 163 | 135 | 193 | 33.2% |
| As White | 240 | 95 | 64 | 81 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 251 | 68 | 71 | 112 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yosha Iglesias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yosha Iglesias's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 86.3% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.1% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 5.8% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 44.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 39.0% | 33.6% |
| c6 | 41 | 29.1% | 63.4% |
| d6 | 22 | 15.6% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 54.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 18.1% | 30.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 18.1% | 30.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Yosha Iglesias's chess games
All 491 games by Yosha Iglesias in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 163 wins, 135 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 50 | 21/11/18 | 42.0% |
| D02 | London System | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 6/7/10 | 26.1% |
| D05 | Colle System | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| E65 | English Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,512 | 5th Vandoeuvre Open | E26 |
| May 2008 | Anthony Wirig | 2,477 | Kaupthing Open | D91 |
| Dec 2008 | Petr Velicka | 2,464 | 5th Vandoeuvre Open | D05 |
| Mar 2023 | Robert Baskin | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | D13 |
| Jul 2009 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,436 | Pardubice Czech Open A | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 60 | 26 | 2,213 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 40 | 9 | 2,196 |
| ch-FRA w | 2025 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,343 |
| ch-FRA w 2026 | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,208 |
| chT2-FRA East 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,298 |
| chT-FRA 0001 U18 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yosha Iglesias's chess games?
491 games by Yosha Iglesias, from Jul 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 Yosha Iglesias has played.
What does Yosha Iglesias play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Yosha Iglesias opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yosha Iglesias answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Yosha Iglesias play as White?
As White, Yosha Iglesias's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); London System (30 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yosha Iglesias play as Black?
As Black, Yosha Iglesias most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Yosha Iglesias's FIDE rating?
Yosha Iglesias is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Yosha Iglesias played?
Our database contains 491 games by Yosha Iglesias, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 135 draws, 193 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yosha Iglesias?
491 games by Yosha Iglesias 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.