Prepare against Inigo Axpe Balenciaga
Spain · World #12,329 classical · FIDE ID 2272148
When preparing against Inigo Axpe Balenciaga, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (43%).
Our database contains 69 games by Inigo Axpe Balenciaga, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Inigo Axpe Balenciaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Inigo Axpe Balenciaga 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 | 2,137 | 2,167 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 25 | 15 | 29 | 36.2% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Inigo Axpe Balenciaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Inigo Axpe Balenciaga's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 91.4% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 57.8% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Balenciaga usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Balenciaga usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Balenciaga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Balenciaga usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Balenciaga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Inigo Axpe Balenciaga's chess games
All 69 games by Inigo Axpe Balenciaga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Cristobal Limeres Guiance | 2,254 | ch-Euskadi | A67 |
| Aug 2015 | Jordi Serra Pages | 2,235 | 16th Figueres Open A | A42 |
| Apr 2014 | Alvaro Diaz Herrero | 2,210 | ch-Euskadi | D04 |
| Apr 2011 | Jesus Maria Agirretxe San Sebastian | 2,165 | ch-Euskadi | A41 |
| Apr 2017 | David Diez Fraile | 2,149 | ch-Euskadi | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2017 | 49 | 22.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Bizkaia B | 2005 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| 4th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,154 |
| 16th Figueres Open A | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,264 |
| 3rd Split Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,974 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
| 44th La Roda Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Inigo Axpe Balenciaga's chess games?
69 games by Inigo Axpe Balenciaga, from Jul 2007 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 Inigo Axpe Balenciaga has played.
What does Inigo Axpe Balenciaga play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Inigo Axpe Balenciaga opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Inigo Axpe Balenciaga answers 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Inigo Axpe Balenciaga play as White?
As White, Inigo Axpe Balenciaga's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Inigo Axpe Balenciaga play as Black?
As Black, Inigo Axpe Balenciaga most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Inigo Axpe Balenciaga's FIDE rating?
Inigo Axpe Balenciaga is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Inigo Axpe Balenciaga played?
Our database contains 69 games by Inigo Axpe Balenciaga, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Inigo Axpe Balenciaga?
69 games by Inigo Axpe Balenciaga 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.