Prepare against Mikel Zubia Aramburu
Spain · World #103,220 classical · FIDE ID 2226960
When preparing against Mikel Zubia Aramburu, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Mikel Zubia Aramburu, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikel Zubia Aramburu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikel Zubia Aramburu 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 | 1,720 | 1,948 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,825 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 43 | 21 | 99 | 26.4% |
| As White | 76 | 27 | 9 | 40 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 87 | 16 | 12 | 59 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikel Zubia Aramburu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikel Zubia Aramburu's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 72 | 94.7% | 40.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 40.3% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Aramburu usually continues Nc3 (38.6% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Aramburu usually continues Nc3 (34.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Aramburu usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Aramburu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Aramburu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 97.8% | 21.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 96.9% | 27.4% |
Mikel Zubia Aramburu's chess games
All 163 games by Mikel Zubia Aramburu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 43 wins, 21 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 9/2/15 | 34.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 2/1/15 | 11.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona | 2,165 | San Sebastian Gros Open | A03 |
| Oct 2004 | Adria Simonet Planas | 2,022 | Calvia U2000 Open A | D31 |
| May 2011 | Mikel Alvarado Fernandez | 2,012 | 7th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | D00 |
| Oct 2014 | Jokin Fernandez Zubitur | 2,001 | ch-Gipuzkoa | A25 |
| Nov 2013 | Galder Salterain Gonzalez | 1,939 | ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2017 | 10 | 1 | 1,599 |
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,721 |
| 14th San Sebastian Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-Euskadi | 1991 | 7 | 2 | 2,138 |
| San Sebastian Nagusia Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,758 |
| 18th San Sebastian Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,891 |
| 28th Euskadi Championship Seniors | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,938 |
| 13th San Sebastian Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikel Zubia Aramburu's chess games?
163 games by Mikel Zubia Aramburu, from Jan 2006 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 Zubia Aramburu has played.
What does Mikel Zubia Aramburu play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Mikel Zubia Aramburu opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikel Zubia Aramburu answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games).
What openings does Mikel Zubia Aramburu play as White?
As White, Mikel Zubia Aramburu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikel Zubia Aramburu play as Black?
As Black, Mikel Zubia Aramburu most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Mikel Zubia Aramburu's FIDE rating?
Mikel Zubia Aramburu is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mikel Zubia Aramburu played?
Our database contains 163 games by Mikel Zubia Aramburu, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 21 draws, 99 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikel Zubia Aramburu?
163 games by Mikel Zubia Aramburu 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.