Prepare against Joaquin Iriarte Callejas
Spain · World #97,121 classical · FIDE ID 2298120
When preparing against Joaquin Iriarte Callejas, expect 1.f4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Joaquin Iriarte Callejas, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Iriarte Callejas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Iriarte Callejas 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 | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,718 | 1,731 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,734 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 68 | 19 | 56 | 47.6% |
| As White | 76 | 40 | 12 | 24 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 67 | 28 | 7 | 32 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Iriarte Callejas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Iriarte Callejas's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 53 | 69.7% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 23.7% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 70% of White games, 65.1% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Callejas usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Callejas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Callejas usually continues fxe5 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Callejas usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Callejas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Callejas usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 97.5% | 55.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Joaquin Iriarte Callejas's chess games
All 143 games by Joaquin Iriarte Callejas in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 68 wins, 19 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 53 | 30/9/14 | 56.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 17/0/11 | 60.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Ethan Rodriguez Redondo | 1,765 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Primavera Open | B75 |
| Jan 2016 | Adasat Afonso Martin | 1,673 | chT-Tenerife Primera 1516 | A03 |
| Apr 2013 | Pablo Gonzalez Abreu | 1,672 | chT-Tenerife A2 | A90 |
| Apr 2013 | Jose Manuel Sosa Sosa | 1,606 | chT-Tenerife A2 | A02 |
| Mar 2015 | Gabriel Perez Perez | 1,599 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Primavera Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Segunda | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 1,421 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 1,535 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,586 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,693 |
| 22nd Tenerife Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,612 |
| 21st Tenerife Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,666 |
| 24th Tenerife Navidad Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,830 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Primavera Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Iriarte Callejas's chess games?
143 games by Joaquin Iriarte Callejas, from Mar 2012 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 Iriarte Callejas has played.
What does Joaquin Iriarte Callejas play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Joaquin Iriarte Callejas opens with 1.f4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Iriarte Callejas answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Iriarte Callejas play as White?
As White, Joaquin Iriarte Callejas's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (53 games, 56.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Iriarte Callejas play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Iriarte Callejas most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Joaquin Iriarte Callejas's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Iriarte Callejas is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,718 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joaquin Iriarte Callejas played?
Our database contains 143 games by Joaquin Iriarte Callejas, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 19 draws, 56 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Iriarte Callejas?
143 games by Joaquin Iriarte Callejas 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.