Prepare against Miguel Argaya Urdaniz
Spain · World #44,121 classical · FIDE ID 2258510
When preparing against Miguel Argaya Urdaniz, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 92 games by Miguel Argaya Urdaniz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Argaya Urdaniz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Argaya Urdaniz 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 | 1,917 | 2,097 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,988 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 2,000 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 31 | 22 | 39 | 33.7% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Argaya Urdaniz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Argaya Urdaniz's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 97.9% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Urdaniz usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Urdaniz usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Urdaniz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Urdaniz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 50.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Miguel Argaya Urdaniz's chess games
All 92 games by Miguel Argaya Urdaniz 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Alain Prieto Aranguren | 2,142 | ch-Euskadi | B18 |
| Jan 2002 | Rula Olga Fernandez Blanco | 2,073 | Pamplona Open | C30 |
| Oct 2012 | Aritz Mancha Otano | 1,971 | chT-Navarra Preferente | C45 |
| Jun 2008 | Angel Agudo Tena | 1,950 | San Juan Open | C54 |
| May 2017 | Aitor Martinez Bernardo | 1,917 | ch-Navarra Final | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Navarra | 2017 | 21 | 12 | 1,898 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2006 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 11 | 2 | 2,031 |
| San Juan Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| ch-Pamplona Navarro | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,887 |
| Pamplona Navarra Preferente Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,845 |
| chT-Navarra Preferente | 2012 | 4 | 4 | 2,310 |
| chT-Navarra A | 2015 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Argaya Urdaniz's chess games?
92 games by Miguel Argaya Urdaniz, 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 Miguel Argaya Urdaniz has played.
What does Miguel Argaya Urdaniz play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Miguel Argaya Urdaniz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Argaya Urdaniz answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Miguel Argaya Urdaniz play as White?
As White, Miguel Argaya Urdaniz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Argaya Urdaniz play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Argaya Urdaniz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Miguel Argaya Urdaniz's FIDE rating?
Miguel Argaya Urdaniz is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Miguel Argaya Urdaniz played?
Our database contains 92 games by Miguel Argaya Urdaniz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 39 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Argaya Urdaniz?
92 games by Miguel Argaya Urdaniz 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.