Prepare against Oier Sarasketa Irastortza
CM · Spain · World #11,398 classical · FIDE ID 54728207
When preparing against Oier Sarasketa Irastortza, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 143 games by Oier Sarasketa Irastortza, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oier Sarasketa Irastortza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oier Sarasketa Irastortza 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 | 2,150 | 2,248 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,263 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,190 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 47 | 26 | 70 | 32.9% |
| As White | 68 | 30 | 11 | 27 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 75 | 17 | 15 | 43 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oier Sarasketa Irastortza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oier Sarasketa Irastortza's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 47.8% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 30 | 44.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Irastortza usually continues c3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Irastortza usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Irastortza usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Irastortza usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Irastortza usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Irastortza usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 53.3% | 39.6% |
| e5 | 21 | 46.7% | 26.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Oier Sarasketa Irastortza's chess games
All 143 games by Oier Sarasketa Irastortza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 26 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | Catalan | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Gara Baladjaev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | E68 |
| Jul 2025 | Ergali Suleimen | 2,330 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Jul 2025 | Patryk Chylewski | 2,319 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
| Jul 2025 | Gustavo Ribeiro | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| Jul 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,291 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 37 | 11.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 1,780 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 16 | 10 | 1,656 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,233 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,163 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,357 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oier Sarasketa Irastortza's chess games?
143 games by Oier Sarasketa Irastortza, from Oct 2019 to Sep 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 Oier Sarasketa Irastortza has played.
What does Oier Sarasketa Irastortza play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Oier Sarasketa Irastortza opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oier Sarasketa Irastortza answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Oier Sarasketa Irastortza play as White?
As White, Oier Sarasketa Irastortza's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oier Sarasketa Irastortza play as Black?
As Black, Oier Sarasketa Irastortza most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Oier Sarasketa Irastortza's FIDE rating?
Oier Sarasketa Irastortza is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Oier Sarasketa Irastortza played?
Our database contains 143 games by Oier Sarasketa Irastortza, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 26 draws, 70 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oier Sarasketa Irastortza?
143 games by Oier Sarasketa Irastortza 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.