Prepare against Mikel Huerga Leache
GM · Spain · World #1,773 classical · FIDE ID 2268795
Our database contains 921 games by Mikel Huerga Leache, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikel Huerga Leache's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikel Huerga Leache 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 | 2,395 | 2,503 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,510 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,468 | 2,477 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 921 | 420 | 295 | 206 | 45.6% |
| As White | 453 | 234 | 141 | 78 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 468 | 186 | 154 | 128 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikel Huerga Leache's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikel Huerga Leache's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 280 | 61.8% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 90 | 19.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 16.1% | 72.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.8% | 81.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Leache usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Leache usually continues d4 (72.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Leache usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Leache usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Leache usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Leache usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 56.0% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 67 | 33.5% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 5.5% | 72.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 106 | 64.6% | 59.9% |
| d5 | 47 | 28.7% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Mikel Huerga Leache's chess games
All 921 games by Mikel Huerga Leache in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 420 wins, 295 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 65 | 29/21/15 | 44.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening | 16 | 13/3/0 | 81.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 59 | 12/31/16 | 20.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 43 | 23/7/13 | 53.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 9/12/6 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,707 | chT-ESP Rapid | C05 |
| Aug 2016 | Ljubomir Ljubojevic | 2,571 | ch-ESP rapid | A34 |
| Aug 2016 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,563 | ch-ESP rapid | A46 |
| Aug 2009 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,562 | 3rd Pamplona San Juan Open | B53 |
| Mar 2016 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,557 | 26th Atarrabia Open | C83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2022 | 103 | 73.5 | 2,428 |
| Pamplona Open | 2008 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,428 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,472 |
| ch-Madrid final | 2014 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,400 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,437 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2005 | 13 | 7 | 2,100 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,357 |
| Madrid Chamartin w | 2014 | 10 | 9 | 2,422 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Unai Garbisu de Goni (12 games) · Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis (11 games) · Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikel Huerga Leache's chess games?
921 games by Mikel Huerga Leache, from Oct 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 Mikel Huerga Leache has played.
What does Mikel Huerga Leache play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Mikel Huerga Leache opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikel Huerga Leache answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mikel Huerga Leache play as White?
As White, Mikel Huerga Leache's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 44.6% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikel Huerga Leache play as Black?
As Black, Mikel Huerga Leache most often plays: Slav Defense (59 games, 20.3% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Mikel Huerga Leache's FIDE rating?
Mikel Huerga Leache is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,468 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Mikel Huerga Leache played?
Our database contains 921 games by Mikel Huerga Leache, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 420 wins, 295 draws, 206 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikel Huerga Leache?
921 games by Mikel Huerga Leache 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.