Prepare against Felix Izeta Txabarri
GM · Senegal · World #1,159 classical · FIDE ID 2200260
When preparing against Felix Izeta Txabarri, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,106 games by Felix Izeta Txabarri, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Felix Izeta Txabarri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Izeta Txabarri 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 | 2,437 | 2,470 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,106 | 476 | 327 | 303 | 43.0% |
| As White | 557 | 268 | 158 | 131 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 549 | 208 | 169 | 172 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Izeta Txabarri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Izeta Txabarri's side.
First moves as White (557 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 470 | 84.4% | 62.6% |
| e4 | 48 | 8.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 3.9% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 2.7% | 56.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Txabarri usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Txabarri usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Txabarri usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Txabarri usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Txabarri usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Txabarri usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 126 | 52.7% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 49 | 20.5% | 45.9% |
| d6 | 33 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 23 | 9.6% | 78.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 173 | 87.8% | 51.4% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Felix Izeta Txabarri's chess games
All 1,106 games by Felix Izeta Txabarri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 476 wins, 327 draws, 303 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 153 | 81/38/34 | 52.9% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 62 | 35/17/10 | 56.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 19/8/7 | 55.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 51 | 17/13/21 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 50 | 19/23/8 | 38.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 44 | 10/14/20 | 22.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 35 | 17/11/7 | 48.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 11/2/12 | 44.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 5/5/13 | 21.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 2,620 | 6th Pamplona 9596 | A81 |
| Jun 1997 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,620 | Leon | A47 |
| Sep 1996 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,615 | Olympiad-32 | E11 |
| Jan 1993 | Leonid Yudasin | 2,610 | Dos Hermanas | A32 |
| Jan 1995 | Lev Psakhis | 2,610 | Benasque | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 100 | 63 | 2,452 |
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 42 | 30.5 | 2,587 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 40 | 22 | 2,467 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2003 | 39 | 30 | 2,493 |
| Las Palmas Open | 1996 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,549 |
| Seville Open | 1994 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,569 |
| Pamplona Open | 2000 | 22 | 12 | 2,406 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 21 | 9 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Izeta Txabarri's chess games?
1,106 games by Felix Izeta Txabarri, from Apr 2003 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 Felix Izeta Txabarri has played.
What does Felix Izeta Txabarri play on the first move as White?
Across 557 games with White in our database, Felix Izeta Txabarri opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Izeta Txabarri answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Felix Izeta Txabarri play as White?
As White, Felix Izeta Txabarri's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (153 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 56.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 55.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 557 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Izeta Txabarri play as Black?
As Black, Felix Izeta Txabarri most often plays: English Opening (51 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (50 games, 38.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (44 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 549 games.
What is Felix Izeta Txabarri's FIDE rating?
Felix Izeta Txabarri is currently rated 2,437 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Felix Izeta Txabarri played?
Our database contains 1,106 games by Felix Izeta Txabarri, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 476 wins, 327 draws, 303 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Izeta Txabarri?
1,106 games by Felix Izeta Txabarri 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.