Prepare against Miguel Lazaro Azcutia
CM · Spain · World #5,533 classical · FIDE ID 54538254
When preparing against Miguel Lazaro Azcutia, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 340 games by Miguel Lazaro Azcutia, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Lazaro Azcutia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Lazaro Azcutia 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 | 2,260 | 2,275 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,261 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,161 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 126 | 45 | 169 | 37.1% |
| As White | 166 | 64 | 21 | 81 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 174 | 62 | 24 | 88 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Lazaro Azcutia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Lazaro Azcutia's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 99.4% | 44.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 44.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Azcutia usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Azcutia usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Azcutia usually continues d4 (41.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Azcutia usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 77.7% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 19 | 20.2% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 65.9% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 34.1% | 60.0% |
Miguel Lazaro Azcutia's chess games
All 340 games by Miguel Lazaro Azcutia in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Aug 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: 126 wins, 45 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder | 2,446 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Jul 2025 | Rijad Burovic | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Jul 2025 | G Leiva | 2,387 | Titled Tue Late | B91 |
| May 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,375 | Titled Tuesday | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Ludvig Carlsson | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 267 | 112.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-Madrid Previa B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-Madrid U10 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,094 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,764 |
| ch-Madrid U14 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| III Memorial Enrique Rojas Mengual - Ajedrez Tajamar 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,317 |
| 11th Oviedo Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Lazaro Azcutia's chess games?
340 games by Miguel Lazaro Azcutia, from Jun 2018 to Aug 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 Lazaro Azcutia has played.
What does Miguel Lazaro Azcutia play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Miguel Lazaro Azcutia opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Lazaro Azcutia answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games).
What openings does Miguel Lazaro Azcutia play as White?
As White, Miguel Lazaro Azcutia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Lazaro Azcutia play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Lazaro Azcutia most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Miguel Lazaro Azcutia's FIDE rating?
Miguel Lazaro Azcutia is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Miguel Lazaro Azcutia played?
Our database contains 340 games by Miguel Lazaro Azcutia, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 45 draws, 169 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Lazaro Azcutia?
340 games by Miguel Lazaro Azcutia 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.