Prepare against Gabriel Barandiaran
URY · World #66,374 classical · FIDE ID 3004694
When preparing against Gabriel Barandiaran, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Gabriel Barandiaran, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Barandiaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Barandiaran 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 | 1,833 | 1,975 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,866 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,954 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 75 | 49 | 79 | 36.9% |
| As White | 98 | 43 | 20 | 35 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 105 | 32 | 29 | 44 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Barandiaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Barandiaran's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 73.5% | 59.7% |
| b4 | 16 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.1% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Barandiaran usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Barandiaran usually continues Nf3 (80.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barandiaran usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Barandiaran usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Barandiaran usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Barandiaran usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 81.8% | 42.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Gabriel Barandiaran's chess games
All 203 games by Gabriel Barandiaran in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 75 wins, 49 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Claudia Amura | 2,248 | 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | B06 |
| Feb 2012 | Ignacio Etchevers | 2,202 | ch-URU sf | B00 |
| Jul 2016 | Mario Saralegui Cassan | 2,136 | ch-URU Amateur | D13 |
| Feb 2019 | Rolando Munoz Perez | 2,122 | 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A00 |
| Jun 2026 | Guillermo Carvalho | 2,099 | Uruguayo Interclubes por Equipos 2026 | Blitz | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,580 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,690 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
| 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,638 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,017 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Barandiaran's chess games?
203 games by Gabriel Barandiaran, from Jan 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 Gabriel Barandiaran has played.
What does Gabriel Barandiaran play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Gabriel Barandiaran opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.b4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Barandiaran answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Barandiaran play as White?
As White, Gabriel Barandiaran's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Barandiaran play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Barandiaran most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Gabriel Barandiaran's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Barandiaran is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Gabriel Barandiaran played?
Our database contains 203 games by Gabriel Barandiaran, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 49 draws, 79 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Barandiaran?
203 games by Gabriel Barandiaran 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.