Prepare against Markel Zuloaga Erauskin
Spain · World #28,684 classical · FIDE ID 32065710
Our database contains 48 games by Markel Zuloaga Erauskin, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markel Zuloaga Erauskin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markel Zuloaga Erauskin 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 | 1,994 | 2,022 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 35.4% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markel Zuloaga Erauskin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markel Zuloaga Erauskin's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 86.4% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Erauskin usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Erauskin usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Erauskin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Erauskin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Erauskin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 75.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Markel Zuloaga Erauskin's chess games
All 48 games by Markel Zuloaga Erauskin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Samy Robin | 2,332 | 29th San Sebastian Gros Open | C10 |
| Apr 2015 | Roberto Pinilla Santibanez | 2,026 | 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | D30 |
| Mar 2015 | Paulo Felizes | 2,017 | 38th San Sebastian Open | D05 |
| May 2015 | Aritz Abalia Patino | 1,998 | 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | C00 |
| May 2015 | Aritz Izagirre Alsua | 1,908 | 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,733 |
| 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,711 |
| Gipuzkoako Banakako Txapelketa U14 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,641 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,524 |
| 29th San Sebastian Gros Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,150 |
| 24th San Sebastian Gros Open | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,212 |
| 38th San Sebastian Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markel Zuloaga Erauskin's chess games?
48 games by Markel Zuloaga Erauskin, from Oct 2012 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 Markel Zuloaga Erauskin has played.
What does Markel Zuloaga Erauskin play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Markel Zuloaga Erauskin opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markel Zuloaga Erauskin answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Markel Zuloaga Erauskin play as White?
As White, Markel Zuloaga Erauskin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markel Zuloaga Erauskin play as Black?
As Black, Markel Zuloaga Erauskin most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Markel Zuloaga Erauskin's FIDE rating?
Markel Zuloaga Erauskin is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Markel Zuloaga Erauskin played?
Our database contains 48 games by Markel Zuloaga Erauskin, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markel Zuloaga Erauskin?
48 games by Markel Zuloaga Erauskin 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.