Prepare against Pablo Urriza Iricibar
FM · Spain · World #6,994 classical · FIDE ID 22252908
When preparing against Pablo Urriza Iricibar, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Pablo Urriza Iricibar, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Urriza Iricibar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Urriza Iricibar 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 | 2,226 | 2,338 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,233 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,189 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 112 | 30 | 59 | 55.7% |
| As White | 94 | 55 | 14 | 25 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 107 | 57 | 16 | 34 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Urriza Iricibar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Urriza Iricibar's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 97.9% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Iricibar usually continues Nf3 (76.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Iricibar usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Iricibar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Iricibar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Iricibar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 51.9% | 70.4% |
| e6 | 25 | 48.1% | 66.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 42.9% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 28.6% | 65.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Pablo Urriza Iricibar's chess games
All 201 games by Pablo Urriza Iricibar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 112 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Kevel Oliva Castaneda | 2,446 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | B48 |
| Apr 2019 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,411 | ch-Basque | A88 |
| Feb 2026 | Kamil Dzida | 2,411 | Pepe Leuza Memorial | B23 |
| Aug 2014 | Jorge A. Gonzalez Rodriguez | 2,382 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | A01 |
| Feb 2017 | Javier Marchena Hurtado | 2,357 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Navarra | 2017 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,101 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2018 | 13 | 10 | 2,411 |
| Pamplona FNA 2nd | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,112 |
| 12th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,350 |
| 40th San Sebastian Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| 39th Andorra Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,291 |
| ch-Basque | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Urriza Iricibar's chess games?
201 games by Pablo Urriza Iricibar, from Apr 2009 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 Pablo Urriza Iricibar has played.
What does Pablo Urriza Iricibar play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Pablo Urriza Iricibar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Urriza Iricibar answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Pablo Urriza Iricibar play as White?
As White, Pablo Urriza Iricibar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Urriza Iricibar play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Urriza Iricibar most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Pablo Urriza Iricibar's FIDE rating?
Pablo Urriza Iricibar is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Pablo Urriza Iricibar played?
Our database contains 201 games by Pablo Urriza Iricibar, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 30 draws, 59 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Urriza Iricibar?
201 games by Pablo Urriza Iricibar 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.