Prepare against Markel Vesga Izeta
FM · Spain · World #3,546 classical · FIDE ID 54544866
When preparing against Markel Vesga Izeta, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 48.6% over 37 games.
Our database contains 318 games by Markel Vesga Izeta, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Markel Vesga Izeta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markel Vesga Izeta 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 | 2,318 | 2,332 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,266 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,136 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 142 | 42 | 134 | 44.7% |
| As White | 154 | 76 | 24 | 54 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 164 | 66 | 18 | 80 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markel Vesga Izeta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markel Vesga Izeta's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 47.4% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 56 | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 10.4% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.8% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Izeta usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Izeta usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Izeta usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Izeta usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Izeta usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Izeta usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 35.7% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 27 | 32.1% | 35.2% |
| g6 | 19 | 22.6% | 78.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 41.7% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 22.9% | 22.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Markel Vesga Izeta's chess games
All 318 games by Markel Vesga Izeta in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Sep 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: 142 wins, 42 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 18/1/18 | 48.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sina Movahed | 2,596 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Bryce Tiglon | 2,510 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,478 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrey Gorovets | 2,427 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 44.5 | 2,247 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 25 | 2,248 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,120 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 1,982 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markel Vesga Izeta's chess games?
318 games by Markel Vesga Izeta, from Oct 2017 to Sep 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 Markel Vesga Izeta has played.
What does Markel Vesga Izeta play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Markel Vesga Izeta opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markel Vesga Izeta answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games).
What openings does Markel Vesga Izeta play as White?
As White, Markel Vesga Izeta's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markel Vesga Izeta play as Black?
As Black, Markel Vesga Izeta most often plays: Modern Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Markel Vesga Izeta's FIDE rating?
Markel Vesga Izeta is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Markel Vesga Izeta played?
Our database contains 318 games by Markel Vesga Izeta, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 42 draws, 134 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markel Vesga Izeta?
318 games by Markel Vesga Izeta 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.