Prepare against Borja Zamarbide Inarrea
Spain · World #15,528 classical · FIDE ID 2255014
When preparing against Borja Zamarbide Inarrea, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Borja Zamarbide Inarrea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Borja Zamarbide Inarrea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borja Zamarbide Inarrea 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 | 2,100 | 2,211 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,141 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 68 | 38 | 90 | 34.5% |
| As White | 98 | 37 | 20 | 41 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 31 | 18 | 49 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borja Zamarbide Inarrea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borja Zamarbide Inarrea's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 82.7% | 45.7% |
| f4 | 15 | 15.3% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues Nc3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 65.5% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 27.6% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 69.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Borja Zamarbide Inarrea's chess games
All 197 games by Borja Zamarbide Inarrea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 68 wins, 38 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/3/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Jordi Fluvia Poyatos | 2,448 | 23rd Andorra Open | A30 |
| Dec 2004 | Alfonso Jerez Perez | 2,434 | 14th Pamplona Open | A84 |
| Oct 2002 | Viktor2 Kuznetsov | 2,320 | ch-EU U16 | B45 |
| Jul 2006 | Pavel Vavra | 2,311 | Brno DS IM | A08 |
| Dec 2006 | Miguel Navarro Cia | 2,297 | 16th Pamplona-B | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2005 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,049 |
| Brno DS IM | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,250 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,199 |
| 6th ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 10 | 6 | – |
| 4th Narciso Yepes Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 16th Pamplona-B | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,195 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 7th Mondariz Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borja Zamarbide Inarrea's chess games?
197 games by Borja Zamarbide Inarrea, from Apr 2003 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 Borja Zamarbide Inarrea has played.
What does Borja Zamarbide Inarrea play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Borja Zamarbide Inarrea opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borja Zamarbide Inarrea answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Borja Zamarbide Inarrea play as White?
As White, Borja Zamarbide Inarrea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Bird's opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borja Zamarbide Inarrea play as Black?
As Black, Borja Zamarbide Inarrea most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Borja Zamarbide Inarrea's FIDE rating?
Borja Zamarbide Inarrea is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Borja Zamarbide Inarrea played?
Our database contains 197 games by Borja Zamarbide Inarrea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 38 draws, 90 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borja Zamarbide Inarrea?
197 games by Borja Zamarbide Inarrea 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.