Prepare against Jon Arana Garate
Spain · World #33,098 classical · FIDE ID 22200622
Our database contains 161 games by Jon Arana Garate, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon Arana Garate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Arana Garate 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 | 1,969 | 1,988 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,946 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 58 | 20 | 83 | 36.0% |
| As White | 86 | 31 | 11 | 44 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 27 | 9 | 39 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 98.8% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Garate usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Garate usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Garate usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Garate usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 45.2% | 36.8% |
| d6 | 17 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jon Arana Garate's chess games
All 161 games by Jon Arana Garate in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 58 wins, 20 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A07 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,385 | San Sebastian Nagusia Open | E01 |
| May 2007 | Luis Olaizola Ortega | 2,192 | San Sebastian Udaberriko Open | D35 |
| Nov 2008 | Eduardo Sanz Perez | 2,184 | San Sebastian Nagusia Open | E26 |
| Nov 2008 | Aitor Alcaide Luque | 2,144 | San Sebastian Nagusia Open | D53 |
| Mar 2010 | Gonzalo Mombiela Martinez | 2,142 | chT-Euskadi | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2017 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,035 |
| 1st Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 1st Elgoibar Danobat U2200 Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,114 |
| San Sebastian Nagusia Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,310 |
| Primera Gipuzkoa-ch | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Arana Garate's chess games?
161 games by Jon Arana Garate, from Jul 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 Jon Arana Garate has played.
What does Jon Arana Garate play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Jon Arana Garate opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Arana Garate answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jon Arana Garate play as White?
As White, Jon Arana Garate's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Arana Garate play as Black?
As Black, Jon Arana Garate most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Jon Arana Garate's FIDE rating?
Jon Arana Garate is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Jon Arana Garate played?
Our database contains 161 games by Jon Arana Garate, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 20 draws, 83 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Arana Garate?
161 games by Jon Arana Garate 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.