Prepare against Aritz Zabala Perez
Spain · World #8,905 classical · FIDE ID 22231927
Our database contains 75 games by Aritz Zabala Perez, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aritz Zabala Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aritz Zabala Perez 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 | 2,188 | 2,188 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,074 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 14 | 34 | 36.0% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aritz Zabala Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aritz Zabala Perez's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 44.7% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 28.9% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 10 | 26.3% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Aritz Zabala Perez's chess games
All 75 games by Aritz Zabala Perez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Dariusz Szoen | 2,452 | 30th San Sebastian Open | B00 |
| Mar 2012 | Isidro Gete Rodriguez | 2,146 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | D11 |
| Jan 2010 | Mario Basto Auzmendi | 2,089 | chT-Euskadi | A49 |
| Mar 2010 | Maximo Hernandez Garcia | 2,030 | chT-Euskadi | E60 |
| Jan 2013 | Cesar Montolio Benedicto | 1,959 | chTB-Euskadi | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2009 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,840 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2018 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,037 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| chT-Euskadi | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-Euskadi U16 | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-Bizkaia U16 | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| chT-Basque | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 1,752 |
| Erandio Open 17th | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aritz Zabala Perez's chess games?
75 games by Aritz Zabala Perez, from Apr 2007 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 Zabala Perez has played.
What does Aritz Zabala Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Aritz Zabala Perez opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aritz Zabala Perez answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Aritz Zabala Perez play as White?
As White, Aritz Zabala Perez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aritz Zabala Perez play as Black?
As Black, Aritz Zabala Perez most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Aritz Zabala Perez's FIDE rating?
Aritz Zabala Perez is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aritz Zabala Perez played?
Our database contains 75 games by Aritz Zabala Perez, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aritz Zabala Perez?
75 games by Aritz Zabala Perez 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.