Prepare against Asier Urretabizkaia Merino
Spain · World #20,535 classical · FIDE ID 22254099
Our database contains 90 games by Asier Urretabizkaia Merino, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Asier Urretabizkaia Merino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asier Urretabizkaia Merino 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 | 2,053 | 2,134 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,065 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 39 | 18 | 33 | 43.3% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 57.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asier Urretabizkaia Merino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asier Urretabizkaia Merino's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 66.0% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 18.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 48.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Merino usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Merino usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 22.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Merino usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Merino usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 92.0% | 67.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Asier Urretabizkaia Merino's chess games
All 90 games by Asier Urretabizkaia Merino in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Inigo Martin Alvarez | 2,292 | ch-Gipuzkoa Province | B53 |
| Jan 1996 | Monica Calzetta Ruiz | 2,210 | San Sebastian Open | B33 |
| Nov 2010 | Haritz Garro Beraza | 2,153 | ch-Gipuzkoa Province | E61 |
| Apr 2015 | Miguel Angel Gonzalez Martinez | 2,101 | ch-Euskadi | A26 |
| Nov 2012 | Adrian Leranoz Zabalza | 2,068 | chT-Navarra Preferente | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 16 | 7 | 2,173 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2015 | 14 | 5 | 1,991 |
| San Sebastian Nagusia Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| Donostia Spring Open 09th | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,901 |
| 6th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,095 |
| chT-Navarra Preferente | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,075 |
| Spain Open | 1997 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,926 |
| 7th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asier Urretabizkaia Merino's chess games?
90 games by Asier Urretabizkaia Merino, from Jul 2008 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 Urretabizkaia Merino has played.
What does Asier Urretabizkaia Merino play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Asier Urretabizkaia Merino opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asier Urretabizkaia Merino answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Asier Urretabizkaia Merino play as White?
As White, Asier Urretabizkaia Merino's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asier Urretabizkaia Merino play as Black?
As Black, Asier Urretabizkaia Merino most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Asier Urretabizkaia Merino's FIDE rating?
Asier Urretabizkaia Merino is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Asier Urretabizkaia Merino played?
Our database contains 90 games by Asier Urretabizkaia Merino, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asier Urretabizkaia Merino?
90 games by Asier Urretabizkaia Merino 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.