Prepare against Asier Etxagibel Larranaga
Spain · World #15,314 classical · FIDE ID 2204797
When preparing against Asier Etxagibel Larranaga, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Asier Etxagibel Larranaga, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Asier Etxagibel Larranaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asier Etxagibel Larranaga 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 | 2,102 | 2,183 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 97 | 41 | 95 | 41.6% |
| As White | 117 | 55 | 20 | 42 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 116 | 42 | 21 | 53 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asier Etxagibel Larranaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asier Etxagibel Larranaga's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 68.4% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 14.5% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.1% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Larranaga usually continues Bg5 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Larranaga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Larranaga usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Larranaga usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Larranaga usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Larranaga usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 84.5% | 40.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.3% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 39.4% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
Asier Etxagibel Larranaga's chess games
All 233 games by Asier Etxagibel Larranaga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 97 wins, 41 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/6/16 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,421 | 36th San Sebastian Open | D15 |
| Aug 2011 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,376 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | A47 |
| Apr 2007 | Inigo Casas Petriarena | 2,374 | ch-Euskadi U16 | B54 |
| Mar 2013 | Ivan Andres Gonzalez | 2,331 | 36th San Sebastian Open | C10 |
| Jan 2014 | Ivan Munoz Perez | 2,296 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-Euskadi U16 | 2008 | 12 | 6 | 1,811 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,871 |
| 36th San Sebastian Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,219 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa U18 | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,015 |
| 1st Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asier Etxagibel Larranaga's chess games?
233 games by Asier Etxagibel Larranaga, from Jul 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 Asier Etxagibel Larranaga has played.
What does Asier Etxagibel Larranaga play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Asier Etxagibel Larranaga opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asier Etxagibel Larranaga answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Asier Etxagibel Larranaga play as White?
As White, Asier Etxagibel Larranaga's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asier Etxagibel Larranaga play as Black?
As Black, Asier Etxagibel Larranaga most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Asier Etxagibel Larranaga's FIDE rating?
Asier Etxagibel Larranaga is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Asier Etxagibel Larranaga played?
Our database contains 233 games by Asier Etxagibel Larranaga, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 41 draws, 95 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asier Etxagibel Larranaga?
233 games by Asier Etxagibel Larranaga 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.