Prepare against Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli
GM · Spain · World #202 classical · FIDE ID 3901211
Our database contains 3,235 games by Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli 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 | 2,582 | 2,673 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,612 | 2,700 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,622 | 2,733 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,235 | 1,673 | 968 | 594 | 51.7% |
| As White | 1,657 | 930 | 487 | 240 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 1,578 | 743 | 481 | 354 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli's side.
First moves as White (1,657 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 787 | 47.5% | 70.5% |
| Nf3 | 496 | 29.9% | 73.4% |
| d4 | 306 | 18.5% | 68.1% |
| e4 | 55 | 3.3% | 67.3% |
| b3 | 10 | 0.6% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 70.5% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Bonelli usually continues g3 (68.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Bonelli usually continues Nf3 (75.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bonelli usually continues g3 (73.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 73.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bonelli usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bonelli usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bonelli usually continues c4 (74.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (705 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 529 | 75.0% | 66.3% |
| c6 | 156 | 22.1% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (601 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 568 | 94.5% | 59.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 2.8% | 76.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 1.5% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli's chess games
All 3,235 games by Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Aug 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: 1,673 wins, 968 draws, 594 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 408 | 243/104/61 | 59.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 201 | 116/50/35 | 57.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 129 | 78/34/17 | 60.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 103 | 59/32/12 | 57.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 102 | 46/41/15 | 45.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 95 | 35/47/13 | 36.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 85 | 50/24/11 | 58.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 67 | 40/17/10 | 59.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 61 | 34/21/6 | 55.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 35/10/3 | 72.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 204 | 115/52/37 | 56.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 115 | 56/30/29 | 48.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 108 | 46/36/26 | 42.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 93 | 25/34/34 | 26.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 80 | 37/23/20 | 46.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 65 | 35/13/17 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 59 | 38/11/10 | 64.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 54 | 27/18/9 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 53 | 14/24/15 | 26.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 53 | 22/14/17 | 41.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,847 | San Fermin Masters Final | A20 |
| Feb 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jun 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,779 | Aimchess Play In Open | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | E68 |
| Mar 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,766 | PRO League Prelim | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 408 | 292 | 2,615 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 89 | 62.5 | 2,718 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 67 | 36.5 | 2,659 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 55 | 30 | 2,634 |
| Iberoamericano Chess24 | 2020 | 48 | 30.5 | 2,683 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2022 | 48 | 23 | 2,601 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,594 |
| chT-POR | 2018 | 34 | 26.5 | 2,624 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nodirbek Abdusattorov (28 games) · Alan Pichot (24 games) · Julio E Granda Zuniga (20 games) · Etienne Bacrot (17 games) · Jorge Cori (17 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (16 games) · Alexandr Fier (16 games) · Narayanan S L (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli's chess games?
3,235 games by Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli, from Mar 2012 to Aug 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 Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli has played.
What does Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli play on the first move as White?
Across 1,657 games with White in our database, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli play as White?
As White, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (408 games, 59.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (201 games, 57.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (129 games, 60.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,657 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli most often plays: Sicilian (204 games, 56.4% win rate); Indian Defense (115 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (108 games, 42.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,578 games.
What is Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli is currently rated 2,582 in classical chess, 2,612 in rapid and 2,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,673 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli played?
Our database contains 3,235 games by Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,673 wins, 968 draws, 594 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli?
3,235 games by Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli 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.