Prepare against Alejandro Jose Iraeta
CM · Spain · World #31,889 classical · FIDE ID 2226537
When preparing against Alejandro Jose Iraeta, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 5.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 298 games by Alejandro Jose Iraeta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Jose Iraeta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Jose Iraeta 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 | 1,975 | 2,221 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 84 | 70 | 144 | 28.2% |
| As White | 146 | 45 | 36 | 65 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 152 | 39 | 34 | 79 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Jose Iraeta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Jose Iraeta's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 68.5% | 41.0% |
| e4 | 42 | 28.8% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Iraeta usually continues Bg5 (40.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Iraeta usually continues Nc3 (4.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Iraeta usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Iraeta usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Iraeta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Iraeta usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 41.2% | 23.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 25.0% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 13.2% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 80.0% | 38.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
Alejandro Jose Iraeta's chess games
All 298 games by Alejandro Jose Iraeta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 84 wins, 70 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 20 | 1/4/15 | 5.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Gaston Needleman | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexei Slavin | 2,364 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jan 2024 | Irine Kharisma Sukandar | 2,349 | Titled Tue Late | B34 |
| Dec 2023 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,336 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Feb 2023 | Justin Sarkar | 2,331 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 150 | 43.5 | 1,977 |
| Barcelona Amateurs | 2020 | 16 | 11 | 2,005 |
| 03rd Barcelona Sant Marti A | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| 2nd Barcelona IM Norm | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| 2nd Barcelona Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,828 |
| 13th La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,146 |
| chT-Barcelona CC MC | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Jose Iraeta's chess games?
298 games by Alejandro Jose Iraeta, from Apr 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 Alejandro Jose Iraeta has played.
What does Alejandro Jose Iraeta play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Alejandro Jose Iraeta opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Jose Iraeta answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Jose Iraeta play as White?
As White, Alejandro Jose Iraeta's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (20 games, 5.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Jose Iraeta play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Jose Iraeta most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Alejandro Jose Iraeta's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Jose Iraeta is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Alejandro Jose Iraeta played?
Our database contains 298 games by Alejandro Jose Iraeta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 70 draws, 144 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Jose Iraeta?
298 games by Alejandro Jose Iraeta 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.