Prepare against Iker Tafall Villanueva
Spain · World #12,775 classical · FIDE ID 54726433
When preparing against Iker Tafall Villanueva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Iker Tafall Villanueva, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Iker Tafall Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iker Tafall Villanueva 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 | 2,133 | 2,133 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,935 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,039 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 15.6% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iker Tafall Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iker Tafall Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Iker Tafall Villanueva's chess games
All 32 games by Iker Tafall Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 5 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Miguel 2009 Martinez Echezarreta | 2,023 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | C11 |
| Jul 2023 | Alina Prochaieva | 1,874 | ch-ESP U14 | B41 |
| Jul 2023 | Noah Molina Gil | 1,795 | ch-ESP U14 | A48 |
| Jul 2023 | Pablo Bascunana Sanchez | 1,774 | ch-ESP U14 | B27 |
| Jul 2023 | Danail Jurgen Sergooris | 1,675 | ch-ESP U14 Rapid | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,151 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gasteiz | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,673 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,045 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria-Gasteiz | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,162 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,176 |
| 26th Sants Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iker Tafall Villanueva's chess games?
32 games by Iker Tafall Villanueva, from Aug 2019 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 Iker Tafall Villanueva has played.
What does Iker Tafall Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Iker Tafall Villanueva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iker Tafall Villanueva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Iker Tafall Villanueva play as White?
As White, Iker Tafall Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iker Tafall Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Iker Tafall Villanueva most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Iker Tafall Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Iker Tafall Villanueva is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Iker Tafall Villanueva played?
Our database contains 32 games by Iker Tafall Villanueva, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iker Tafall Villanueva?
32 games by Iker Tafall Villanueva 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.