Prepare against Joseba Otano Villanueva
Spain · World #103,221 classical · FIDE ID 2242982
When preparing against Joseba Otano Villanueva, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 125 games by Joseba Otano Villanueva, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseba Otano Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseba Otano Villanueva 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 | 1,720 | 1,877 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,583 | 1,744 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,618 | 1,791 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 38 | 10 | 77 | 30.4% |
| As White | 60 | 19 | 7 | 34 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 19 | 3 | 43 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseba Otano Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseba Otano Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 51.7% | 32.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 48.3% | 43.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 32.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 71.8% | 30.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Joseba Otano Villanueva's chess games
All 125 games by Joseba Otano Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 38 wins, 10 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Alvaro Diaz Herrero | 2,195 | 8th Huarte Puente Foral Open | E11 |
| Jan 1998 | Jose Ignacio Rebole Arbea | 2,155 | Pamplona Open | B33 |
| Jan 1997 | Javier Otazu Ojer | 2,015 | chT-Navarra Preferente 9798 | B33 |
| Dec 2013 | Mariano De Pablos Fernandez | 1,969 | 8th Huarte Puente Foral Open | E62 |
| Jan 1999 | Gonzalo Mombiela Martinez | 1,945 | Absoluto Preferente | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absoluto Preferente | 1999 | 15 | 6 | 1,911 |
| ch-Navarra | 2016 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| 6th ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| San Juan Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| 4th Huarte Puente Foral Open B | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| 5th Huarte Puente Foral Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,574 |
| Pamplona Primavera Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-Navarra A | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseba Otano Villanueva's chess games?
125 games by Joseba Otano Villanueva, from Jan 2008 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 Otano Villanueva has played.
What does Joseba Otano Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Joseba Otano Villanueva opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseba Otano Villanueva answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Joseba Otano Villanueva play as White?
As White, Joseba Otano Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseba Otano Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Joseba Otano Villanueva most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Joseba Otano Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Joseba Otano Villanueva is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,583 in rapid and 1,618 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Joseba Otano Villanueva played?
Our database contains 125 games by Joseba Otano Villanueva, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 10 draws, 77 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseba Otano Villanueva?
125 games by Joseba Otano Villanueva 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.