Prepare against Aimar Alvarez Etxarri
Spain · World #11,911 classical · FIDE ID 54551552
Our database contains 43 games by Aimar Alvarez Etxarri, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aimar Alvarez Etxarri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aimar Alvarez Etxarri 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 | 2,143 | 2,146 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,019 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 27.9% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (68% of these games) — Etxarri usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Etxarri usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Etxarri usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Etxarri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Etxarri usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Aimar Alvarez Etxarri's chess games
All 43 games by Aimar Alvarez Etxarri in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Jan Travesset Sagre | 2,286 | ch-ESP U18 | A80 |
| Jul 2021 | David Perez Bolanos | 2,038 | ch-ESP U16 | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | David Martinez Villena | 2,005 | 4th Valencia Monteolivete Open | B20 |
| Jul 2021 | Enrique Rodriguez Pereira | 1,988 | ch-ESP U16 | B52 |
| Jul 2021 | Jesus Sanchez Lopez | 1,973 | ch-ESP U16 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2,054 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-ESP U18 Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,519 |
| 4th Valencia Monteolivete Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| Salamanca Unamuno Cup | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,879 |
| 43rd San Sebastian Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,042 |
| 10th Oviedo Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
| San Sebastian Open 44th | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aimar Alvarez Etxarri's chess games?
43 games by Aimar Alvarez Etxarri, from May 2018 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 Aimar Alvarez Etxarri has played.
What does Aimar Alvarez Etxarri play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Aimar Alvarez Etxarri opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aimar Alvarez Etxarri answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Aimar Alvarez Etxarri play as White?
As White, Aimar Alvarez Etxarri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aimar Alvarez Etxarri play as Black?
As Black, Aimar Alvarez Etxarri most often plays: Philidor (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Aimar Alvarez Etxarri's FIDE rating?
Aimar Alvarez Etxarri is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Aimar Alvarez Etxarri played?
Our database contains 43 games by Aimar Alvarez Etxarri, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aimar Alvarez Etxarri?
43 games by Aimar Alvarez Etxarri 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.