Prepare against Asier Lakuntza Plazaola
Spain · World #4,989 classical · FIDE ID 2292238
When preparing against Asier Lakuntza Plazaola, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 101 games by Asier Lakuntza Plazaola, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Asier Lakuntza Plazaola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asier Lakuntza Plazaola 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 | 2,274 | 2,299 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,110 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 30 | 31 | 40 | 29.7% |
| As White | 52 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 30.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 496 rated games against 362 different opponents, across 84 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 432 | 216 | 105 | 111 | 50.0% | 2,058 | 2,142 | 15 |
| Blitz | 45 | 26 | 4 | 15 | 57.8% | 1,936 | 2,027 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 178 | 41 | 47 | 90 | 23.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 286 | 185 | 62 | 39 | 64.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 61 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2,182 | 2,315 |
| 2025 | 65 | 35 | 17 | 13 | 2,106 | 2,241 |
| 2024 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 2,013 | 2,129 |
| 2023 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 2,015 | 2,144 |
| 2022 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2,010 | 2,130 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,979 | 2,023 |
| 2019 | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 2,105 | 2,200 |
| 2018 | 39 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 2,086 | 2,199 |
| 2017 | 39 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 1,911 | 1,932 |
| 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,969 | 2,036 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2,023 | 1,756 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,984 | 2,384 |
| 2012 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1,993 | 2,017 |
| 2010 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 2,030 | 2,080 |
| 2009 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 2,108 | 2,143 |
| 2008 | 32 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 2,114 | 2,096 |
| 2007 | 45 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 2,063 | 2,160 |
| 2006 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2,080 | 1,966 |
Where Asier Lakuntza Plazaola has played
Spain (75) · Andorra (2) · Czechia (2) · Greece (2) · Austria (1) · Latvia (1) · Portugal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asier Lakuntza Plazaola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asier Lakuntza Plazaola's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 20 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.5% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Plazaola usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Plazaola usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Plazaola usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Plazaola usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Plazaola usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Plazaola usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 69.6% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Asier Lakuntza Plazaola's chess games
All 101 games by Asier Lakuntza Plazaola in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 30 wins, 31 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Diego Vergara Anton | 2,417 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | E32 |
| Mar 2008 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,404 | 31st San Sebastian Open | B40 |
| Apr 2010 | Ivan Andres Gonzalez | 2,340 | 33rd San Sebastian Open | B23 |
| Apr 2023 | Alain Prieto Aranguren | 2,280 | ch-Euskadi | D35 |
| Apr 2019 | Aritz Abalia Patino | 2,205 | ch-Basque | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,065 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,237 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa A | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,373 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,063 |
| ch-Basque | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asier Lakuntza Plazaola's chess games?
101 games by Asier Lakuntza Plazaola, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Lakuntza Plazaola has played.
What does Asier Lakuntza Plazaola play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Asier Lakuntza Plazaola opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asier Lakuntza Plazaola answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Asier Lakuntza Plazaola play as White?
As White, Asier Lakuntza Plazaola's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asier Lakuntza Plazaola play as Black?
As Black, Asier Lakuntza Plazaola most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Asier Lakuntza Plazaola's FIDE rating?
Asier Lakuntza Plazaola is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Asier Lakuntza Plazaola played?
Our database contains 101 games by Asier Lakuntza Plazaola, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 31 draws, 40 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asier Lakuntza Plazaola?
101 games by Asier Lakuntza Plazaola 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.