Prepare against Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez
GM · Spain · World #971 classical · FIDE ID 2205092
Our database contains 1,500 games by Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez 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 | 2,454 | 2,580 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,452 | 2,600 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,456 | 2,544 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,500 | 640 | 626 | 234 | 42.7% |
| As White | 754 | 361 | 293 | 100 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 746 | 279 | 333 | 134 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez's side.
First moves as White (754 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 521 | 69.1% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 178 | 23.6% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 6.4% | 78.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.9% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d4 (74.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (71.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 169 | 53.0% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 86 | 27.0% | 61.0% |
| c6 | 23 | 7.2% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 20 | 6.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.8% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 47.3% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 50 | 19.4% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 39 | 15.1% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 37 | 14.3% | 73.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez's chess games
All 1,500 games by Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 640 wins, 626 draws, 234 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 96 | 46/30/20 | 47.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 20/14/10 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 41 | 25/14/2 | 61.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 37 | 14/19/4 | 37.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 12/14/3 | 41.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 28 | 14/11/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 13/15/0 | 46.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 18/4/2 | 75.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 48 | 19/20/9 | 39.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 22/19/7 | 45.8% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 44 | 14/15/15 | 31.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 13/15/9 | 35.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 9/16/6 | 29.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 23 | 9/12/2 | 39.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/11/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | David W L Howell | 2,676 | Valencia Stars | D32 |
| May 2013 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,673 | 14th ch-EUR | C03 |
| Jan 2006 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,666 | Gibraltar Masters | A28 |
| Nov 2003 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,662 | Vicente Bonil Open 27th | B86 |
| Mar 2019 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,631 | 20th EU-ch | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 46 | 27 | 2,531 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 40 | 26.5 | 2,525 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 39 | 25.5 | 2,573 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 39 | 19.5 | 2,511 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 34 | 23.5 | 2,529 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,397 |
| ch-ESP KO | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 2,555 |
| chT-Autonomico | 2003 | 13 | 12 | 2,625 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez (12 games) · Mauricio Vassallo Barroche (10 games) · Francisco Vallejo Pons (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez's chess games?
1,500 games by Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez, from Apr 2003 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 Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez has played.
What does Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 754 games with White in our database, Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez play as White?
As White, Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (96 games, 47.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (41 games, 61.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 754 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (48 games, 39.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 746 games.
What is Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez's FIDE rating?
Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez is currently rated 2,454 in classical chess, 2,452 in rapid and 2,456 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,580 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez played?
Our database contains 1,500 games by Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 640 wins, 626 draws, 234 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez?
1,500 games by Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez 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.