Prepare against Aritz Izagirre Alsua
Spain · World #52,852 classical · FIDE ID 2294001
When preparing against Aritz Izagirre Alsua, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Aritz Izagirre Alsua, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aritz Izagirre Alsua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aritz Izagirre Alsua 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 | 1,882 | 1,965 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,949 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,918 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 79 | 32 | 139 | 31.6% |
| As White | 122 | 44 | 15 | 63 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 128 | 35 | 17 | 76 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aritz Izagirre Alsua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aritz Izagirre Alsua's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 94.3% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Alsua usually continues Nc3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Alsua usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Alsua usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Alsua usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Alsua usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Alsua usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 97.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 54.2% | 28.8% |
| f5 | 10 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Aritz Izagirre Alsua's chess games
All 250 games by Aritz Izagirre Alsua in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 79 wins, 32 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 12/5/14 | 38.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 31 | 7/6/18 | 22.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Samy Robin | 2,332 | 29th San Sebastian Gros Open | D35 |
| Jun 2015 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,331 | 25th San Sebastian Gros Open | B40 |
| Aug 2014 | Monica Vilar Lopez | 2,171 | 15th Figueres Open | C00 |
| May 2005 | Javier Corral Sierra | 2,134 | 1st Primavera de Gros Open | E08 |
| Mar 2013 | Thomas Thomassen | 2,080 | 36th San Sebastian Open | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2017 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 1,848 |
| San Juan Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,053 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 36th San Sebastian Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,906 |
| 10th Sabadell Open A | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aritz Izagirre Alsua's chess games?
250 games by Aritz Izagirre Alsua, from Jan 2006 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 Aritz Izagirre Alsua has played.
What does Aritz Izagirre Alsua play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Aritz Izagirre Alsua opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aritz Izagirre Alsua answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Aritz Izagirre Alsua play as White?
As White, Aritz Izagirre Alsua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 38.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aritz Izagirre Alsua play as Black?
As Black, Aritz Izagirre Alsua most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Aritz Izagirre Alsua's FIDE rating?
Aritz Izagirre Alsua is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Aritz Izagirre Alsua played?
Our database contains 250 games by Aritz Izagirre Alsua, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 32 draws, 139 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aritz Izagirre Alsua?
250 games by Aritz Izagirre Alsua 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.