Prepare against Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa
Spain · World #30,594 classical · FIDE ID 2219387
When preparing against Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa 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 | 1,982 | 2,042 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 157 | 70 | 136 | 43.3% |
| As White | 173 | 86 | 22 | 65 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 190 | 71 | 48 | 71 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 169 | 97.7% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gabikagogeaskoa usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gabikagogeaskoa usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gabikagogeaskoa usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gabikagogeaskoa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 94.9% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 94.8% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa's chess games
All 363 games by Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 157 wins, 70 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 13/0/7 | 65.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 40 | 17/9/14 | 42.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Alejandro Ruiz Marana | 2,206 | 21st Erandio Open | C12 |
| Jan 1993 | Jose Luis Carmona Rosales | 2,205 | Palma de Mallorca 4 | C47 |
| Apr 2010 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,204 | 4th La Laguna Open | B31 |
| Aug 1998 | Jesus Baena Canada | 2,180 | ch-ESP | B20 |
| Aug 2006 | Roberto Gomez Lopez | 2,165 | Cambre Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP Once | 2009 | 12 | 9 | 2,138 |
| Palma de Mallorca 4 | 1993 | 10 | 7 | 2,365 |
| 2nd Mondariz FIDE President Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
| 11th IBCA Wch Blind | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,901 |
| 4th La Laguna Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,936 |
| Iljumzhinov Cup Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa's chess games?
363 games by Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa, from Apr 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 Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa has played.
What does Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa play as White?
As White, Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa's FIDE rating?
Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa played?
Our database contains 363 games by Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 70 draws, 136 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa?
363 games by Oscar Saez Gabikagogeaskoa 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.