Prepare against Iker Iraneta Unzue
Spain · World #24,557 classical · FIDE ID 2298112
When preparing against Iker Iraneta Unzue, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 53 games by Iker Iraneta Unzue, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iker Iraneta Unzue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iker Iraneta Unzue 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 | 2,021 | 2,063 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,040 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 25 | 6 | 22 | 47.2% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iker Iraneta Unzue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iker Iraneta Unzue's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 86.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Unzue usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Unzue usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Unzue usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Unzue usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Iker Iraneta Unzue's chess games
All 53 games by Iker Iraneta Unzue in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Carlos Sanchez Barbado | 2,249 | 79th ch-ESP | C44 |
| May 2015 | Luis David Jimenez Almeida | 2,225 | ch-Pamplona Navarro | C02 |
| May 2014 | Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea | 2,218 | ch-Navarra | A48 |
| Apr 2015 | Eihartze Buiza Prieto | 2,107 | ch-Euskadi | B76 |
| Apr 2015 | Miguel Angel Gonzalez Martinez | 2,101 | ch-Euskadi | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Navarra | 2014 | 8 | 7 | 2,242 |
| chT-Navarra A | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,075 |
| 8th Huarte Puente Foral Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,706 |
| ch-Pamplona Navarro | 2015 | 5 | 5 | 2,330 |
| chT-Navarra | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,762 |
| chT-Navarra Preferente | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,101 |
| 80th ch-ESP | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iker Iraneta Unzue's chess games?
53 games by Iker Iraneta Unzue, from Oct 2006 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 Iker Iraneta Unzue has played.
What does Iker Iraneta Unzue play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Iker Iraneta Unzue opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iker Iraneta Unzue answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Iker Iraneta Unzue play as White?
As White, Iker Iraneta Unzue's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iker Iraneta Unzue play as Black?
As Black, Iker Iraneta Unzue most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Iker Iraneta Unzue's FIDE rating?
Iker Iraneta Unzue is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Iker Iraneta Unzue played?
Our database contains 53 games by Iker Iraneta Unzue, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iker Iraneta Unzue?
53 games by Iker Iraneta Unzue 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.