Prepare against Mario Basto Auzmendi
Spain · World #48,995 classical · FIDE ID 2206250
When preparing against Mario Basto Auzmendi, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Mario Basto Auzmendi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Basto Auzmendi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Basto Auzmendi 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 | 1,897 | 2,139 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,994 | Dec 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,011 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 64 | 19 | 77 | 40.0% |
| As White | 84 | 36 | 11 | 37 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 28 | 8 | 40 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Basto Auzmendi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Basto Auzmendi's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 77.4% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.3% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Auzmendi usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Auzmendi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Auzmendi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Auzmendi usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Auzmendi usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Auzmendi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 60.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 27.3% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 97.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Mario Basto Auzmendi's chess games
All 160 games by Mario Basto Auzmendi 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: 64 wins, 19 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Daniel Rivera | 2,305 | Ermua | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Victor Placido Miguel Lago | 2,300 | chT-ESP | B13 |
| Jan 1990 | Juan Ignacio Alonso Arburu | 2,280 | Ermua | C60 |
| Jan 2001 | Tomas Zarzo Lopez | 2,271 | chT2-ESP | B01 |
| Jan 1990 | Jesus M Iruzubieta Villaluenga | 2,255 | Ermua | C72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,322 |
| Erandio Open | 2005 | 15 | 10 | 2,284 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,898 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,138 |
| chT-Euskadi | 2010 | 12 | 4 | 1,819 |
| Ermua | 1990 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| 32nd Santa Cruz Christmas Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,475 |
| chTA-Euskadi | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Basto Auzmendi's chess games?
160 games by Mario Basto Auzmendi, 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 Mario Basto Auzmendi has played.
What does Mario Basto Auzmendi play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Mario Basto Auzmendi opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Basto Auzmendi answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mario Basto Auzmendi play as White?
As White, Mario Basto Auzmendi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Basto Auzmendi play as Black?
As Black, Mario Basto Auzmendi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Mario Basto Auzmendi's FIDE rating?
Mario Basto Auzmendi is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Mario Basto Auzmendi played?
Our database contains 160 games by Mario Basto Auzmendi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 19 draws, 77 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Basto Auzmendi?
160 games by Mario Basto Auzmendi 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.