Prepare against Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra
Spain · World #18,521 classical · FIDE ID 2212480
Our database contains 128 games by Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra 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 | 2,070 | 2,240 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,166 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 48 | 33 | 47 | 37.5% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 24 | 15 | 27 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 33.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 25.8% | 46.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 8.1% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ezcurra usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ezcurra usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ezcurra usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ezcurra usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ezcurra usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ezcurra usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra's chess games
All 128 games by Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Emilio Duran Fernandez | 2,527 | 16th Pamplona Open | E66 |
| Dec 2002 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,404 | Pamplona Open | A36 |
| Aug 2004 | Silvino Garcia Martinez | 2,379 | 12th Mislata Open | E18 |
| Jan 1997 | Javier Moreno Carnero | 2,375 | 8th Pamplona-B 9798 | B07 |
| Dec 2008 | Emilia Djingarova | 2,352 | Pamplona Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 21 | 8 | 2,078 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2002 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| Absoluto Preferente | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,656 |
| 12th Mislata Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,382 |
| 16th Pamplona Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,343 |
| 8th Pamplona-B 9798 | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,162 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,151 |
| 11th Mislata Open A | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra's chess games?
128 games by Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra has played.
What does Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra play as White?
As White, Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra play as Black?
As Black, Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra's FIDE rating?
Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra played?
Our database contains 128 games by Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra?
128 games by Jose Miguel Ugalde Ezcurra 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.