Prepare against Joaquin Antunez Riezu
Spain · World #13,005 classical · FIDE ID 2293501
Our database contains 31 games by Joaquin Antunez Riezu, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Antunez Riezu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Antunez Riezu 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 | 2,128 | 2,163 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Antunez Riezu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Antunez Riezu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Riezu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Riezu usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Riezu usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Riezu usually continues Nd2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Joaquin Antunez Riezu's chess games
All 31 games by Joaquin Antunez Riezu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Luis Bevia Martinez | 2,200 | chT-ESP | C27 |
| Jan 1996 | Mario Basto Auzmendi | 2,155 | chT-Euskadi | C41 |
| Feb 2026 | Asier Etayo Delgado | 1,982 | Pepe Leuza Memorial | B29 |
| Jan 1996 | Pablo Padilla | 1,975 | chT-Euskadi | A25 |
| Feb 2026 | Juan Planas Gene | 1,958 | Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT-Euskadi | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,223 |
| chT-ESP | 1986 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-ESP 42nd | 1977 | 2 | 0 | 2,015 |
| Pamplona Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Antunez Riezu's chess games?
31 games by Joaquin Antunez Riezu, from Apr 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 Joaquin Antunez Riezu has played.
What does Joaquin Antunez Riezu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Joaquin Antunez Riezu opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Antunez Riezu answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (50% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Antunez Riezu play as White?
As White, Joaquin Antunez Riezu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Antunez Riezu play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Antunez Riezu most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Joaquin Antunez Riezu's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Antunez Riezu is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Joaquin Antunez Riezu played?
Our database contains 31 games by Joaquin Antunez Riezu, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Antunez Riezu?
31 games by Joaquin Antunez Riezu 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.