Prepare against Joseba Llano Olabarrieta
Spain · World #13,951 classical · FIDE ID 32018240
When preparing against Joseba Llano Olabarrieta, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 77 games by Joseba Llano Olabarrieta, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseba Llano Olabarrieta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseba Llano Olabarrieta 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 | 2,117 | 2,161 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 18 | 32 | 35.1% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseba Llano Olabarrieta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseba Llano Olabarrieta's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 87.8% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Olabarrieta usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Olabarrieta usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Olabarrieta usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Olabarrieta usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Olabarrieta usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Joseba Llano Olabarrieta's chess games
All 77 games by Joseba Llano Olabarrieta in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Juan Ignacio Alonso Arburu | 2,397 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | E20 |
| Sep 2017 | Christian Michna | 2,273 | Getxo Open 2nd | C04 |
| Jan 2017 | Carlos Nava Pereda | 2,189 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | B22 |
| Apr 2015 | Pedro Maria Pastor Pons | 2,147 | 38th San Sebastian Open | E94 |
| Mar 2015 | Jose Carlos Aranaz Portugues | 2,121 | 38th San Sebastian Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| 24th Abu Dhabi Open | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,969 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| 38th San Sebastian Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-Euskadi U16 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,749 |
| Getxo Open 2nd | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,298 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| 40th San Sebastian Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseba Llano Olabarrieta's chess games?
77 games by Joseba Llano Olabarrieta, from Nov 2010 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 Joseba Llano Olabarrieta has played.
What does Joseba Llano Olabarrieta play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Joseba Llano Olabarrieta opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseba Llano Olabarrieta answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Joseba Llano Olabarrieta play as White?
As White, Joseba Llano Olabarrieta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseba Llano Olabarrieta play as Black?
As Black, Joseba Llano Olabarrieta most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Joseba Llano Olabarrieta's FIDE rating?
Joseba Llano Olabarrieta is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Joseba Llano Olabarrieta played?
Our database contains 77 games by Joseba Llano Olabarrieta, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseba Llano Olabarrieta?
77 games by Joseba Llano Olabarrieta 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.