Prepare against Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial
Spain · World #94,469 classical · FIDE ID 24577235
When preparing against Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial 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 | 1,746 | 1,772 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 30.9% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Rubial usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Rubial usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rubial usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial's chess games
All 68 games by Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 21 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Oscar Bermejo Redondo | 1,828 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B20 |
| Feb 2018 | Sergio Valencia De Loma | 1,775 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C69 |
| Feb 2018 | Enrique Yeves Miquel | 1,762 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B23 |
| Feb 2016 | Isaac Vazquez Cabeza | 1,724 | ch-Madrid sf | D45 |
| Jun 2017 | Francisco Mateos Cordero | 1,643 | 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 31 | 13.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2018 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,664 |
| 26th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,511 |
| 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,707 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial's chess games?
68 games by Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial, from Apr 2016 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 Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial has played.
What does Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial play as White?
As White, Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial play as Black?
As Black, Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial's FIDE rating?
Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial played?
Our database contains 68 games by Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 21 draws, 26 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial?
68 games by Javier Maria Gortazar Rubial 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.