Prepare against Alexander Larranaga Juaristi
Spain · World #9,367 classical · FIDE ID 54542650
When preparing against Alexander Larranaga Juaristi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Alexander Larranaga Juaristi, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Larranaga Juaristi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Larranaga Juaristi 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 | 2,180 | 2,180 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,173 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 26.0% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Larranaga Juaristi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Larranaga Juaristi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Juaristi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Juaristi usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Juaristi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Alexander Larranaga Juaristi's chess games
All 50 games by Alexander Larranaga Juaristi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Adrian Antonio Garcia Garcia | 2,251 | Salamanca Unamuno Cup | B22 |
| Dec 2021 | Ignacio Gago Padreny | 2,241 | Salamanca Unamuno Cup | B92 |
| Aug 2023 | Javier Martinez Soriano | 2,035 | ch-ESP U18 | C45 |
| Aug 2023 | Jesus Sanchez Lopez | 2,013 | ch-ESP U18 | B31 |
| Jun 2021 | Rafael Matas Conde | 1,666 | chT-ESP Regional U16 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padron Pre-Mundial U12 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,401 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,726 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,381 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,053 |
| Salamanca Unamuno Cup | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 2,257 |
| chT-ESP Regional U16 | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,633 |
| 43rd Benasque Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Larranaga Juaristi's chess games?
50 games by Alexander Larranaga Juaristi, from Aug 2017 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 Alexander Larranaga Juaristi has played.
What does Alexander Larranaga Juaristi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alexander Larranaga Juaristi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Larranaga Juaristi answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexander Larranaga Juaristi play as White?
As White, Alexander Larranaga Juaristi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Larranaga Juaristi play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Larranaga Juaristi most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Alexander Larranaga Juaristi's FIDE rating?
Alexander Larranaga Juaristi is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Larranaga Juaristi played?
Our database contains 50 games by Alexander Larranaga Juaristi, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Larranaga Juaristi?
50 games by Alexander Larranaga Juaristi 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.