Prepare against Alex Aranzabal Minguez
Spain · World #79,470 classical · FIDE ID 32077033
When preparing against Alex Aranzabal Minguez, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Alex Aranzabal Minguez, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Aranzabal Minguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Aranzabal Minguez 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 | 1,791 | 1,952 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,874 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 38.7% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Aranzabal Minguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Aranzabal Minguez's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Minguez usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Alex Aranzabal Minguez's chess games
All 31 games by Alex Aranzabal Minguez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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, 1 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Siu Hung Tung | 1,895 | San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | A41 |
| May 2012 | Oscar Diez Viera | 1,813 | 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | B34 |
| Oct 2012 | Mikel Zubia Aramburu | 1,786 | ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | A22 |
| Sep 2012 | Tomas Lazkano Gaite | 1,712 | San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | A84 |
| Mar 2013 | Aritz Abalia Patino | 1,658 | 36th San Sebastian Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,674 |
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| Donostia Spring Open 09th | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,800 |
| 22nd San Sebastian Open | 1999 | 4 | 0 | 1,887 |
| 36th San Sebastian Open | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,899 |
| 35th San Sebastian Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 2,108 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Aranzabal Minguez's chess games?
31 games by Alex Aranzabal Minguez, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Alex Aranzabal Minguez has played.
What does Alex Aranzabal Minguez play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alex Aranzabal Minguez opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Aranzabal Minguez answers 1...c5 (83% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Alex Aranzabal Minguez play as White?
As White, Alex Aranzabal Minguez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Aranzabal Minguez play as Black?
As Black, Alex Aranzabal Minguez most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Alex Aranzabal Minguez's FIDE rating?
Alex Aranzabal Minguez is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (May 2012).
How many games has Alex Aranzabal Minguez played?
Our database contains 31 games by Alex Aranzabal Minguez, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Aranzabal Minguez?
31 games by Alex Aranzabal Minguez 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.