Prepare against Miguel Donazar Garayoa
Spain · World #133,221 classical · FIDE ID 2242761
When preparing against Miguel Donazar Garayoa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 59 games by Miguel Donazar Garayoa, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Donazar Garayoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Donazar Garayoa 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 | 1,638 | 1,889 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 25.4% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Donazar Garayoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Donazar Garayoa's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Garayoa usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Garayoa usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Garayoa usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Miguel Donazar Garayoa's chess games
All 59 games by Miguel Donazar Garayoa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Isabel Menoyo Alonso | 1,954 | Burgos Intercajas | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Jaume Marrugat Vall | 1,869 | Burgos Intercajas | D00 |
| Apr 2013 | Oihana Gonzalez Etayo | 1,816 | Pamplona Navarra Preferente Open | B40 |
| Apr 2016 | Roberto Arana Oloron | 1,743 | ch-Navarra | C11 |
| May 2014 | Julio Vazquez Arellano | 1,636 | ch-Navarra | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Navarra | 2017 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,648 |
| 4th Getxo Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,659 |
| Pamplona Navarra Preferente Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,728 |
| Cajas Open | 1989 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Pamplona Navarro | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| Burgos Intercajas | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-Navarra Primera Gp1 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,572 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Donazar Garayoa's chess games?
59 games by Miguel Donazar Garayoa, from Apr 2008 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 Donazar Garayoa has played.
What does Miguel Donazar Garayoa play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Miguel Donazar Garayoa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Donazar Garayoa answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Miguel Donazar Garayoa play as White?
As White, Miguel Donazar Garayoa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Donazar Garayoa play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Donazar Garayoa most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Miguel Donazar Garayoa's FIDE rating?
Miguel Donazar Garayoa is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Miguel Donazar Garayoa played?
Our database contains 59 games by Miguel Donazar Garayoa, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Donazar Garayoa?
59 games by Miguel Donazar Garayoa 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.