Prepare against Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia
Spain · World #32,049 classical · FIDE ID 22202722
When preparing against Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (74%).
Our database contains 126 games by Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia 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 | 1,974 | 1,981 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,910 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,944 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 35 | 29 | 62 | 27.8% |
| As White | 66 | 16 | 16 | 34 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 19 | 13 | 28 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 98.5% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Arruferia usually continues Nc3 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Arruferia usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Arruferia usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Arruferia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 96.7% | 58.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 73.7% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 10.0% |
Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia's chess games
All 126 games by Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 29 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Miguel Angel Soto | 2,217 | 29th San Sebastian Gros Open | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Garigorta Martinez,Ibai | 2,217 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | C01 |
| Apr 2012 | Antonio Segovia Sanchez | 2,051 | 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | B13 |
| May 2012 | Inigo Galarza Cenzano | 2,002 | 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | C00 |
| Sep 2020 | Jennys Dailin Soler Guerra | 1,988 | 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 1,825 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,923 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| 20th San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,755 |
| 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,142 |
| 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia's chess games?
126 games by Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia has played.
What does Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia play as White?
As White, Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia play as Black?
As Black, Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia's FIDE rating?
Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia played?
Our database contains 126 games by Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 62 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia?
126 games by Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia 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.