Prepare against Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea
Spain · World #11,101 classical · FIDE ID 2263580
When preparing against Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 188 games by Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,153 | 2,245 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,163 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,175 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 83 | 27 | 78 | 44.1% |
| As White | 94 | 45 | 18 | 31 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 94 | 38 | 9 | 47 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 81.9% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.4% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Inarrea usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 63.6% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 20.0% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 81.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 19.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea's chess games
All 188 games by Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 83 wins, 27 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,368 | Pamplona | C41 |
| May 2010 | David Astasio Lopez | 2,303 | 5th chT-ESP Autonomicas | B45 |
| Apr 2011 | Alberto Chueca Forcen | 2,289 | ch-ESP Autonomicas | A40 |
| Apr 2010 | Juan Gaya Llodra | 2,262 | 5th chT-ESP Autonomicas | B03 |
| Dec 2006 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,233 | 16th Pamplona Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2002 | 15 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2004 | 12 | 8 | 1,952 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
| 6th ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 11th San Agustin Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,258 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Navarra | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea's chess games?
188 games by Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea, from Jan 2004 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 Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea has played.
What does Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games).
What openings does Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea play as White?
As White, Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea's FIDE rating?
Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea played?
Our database contains 188 games by Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 27 draws, 78 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea?
188 games by Daniel 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.