Prepare against Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda
Spain · World #7,060 classical · FIDE ID 54599210
When preparing against Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 40 games by Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda 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 | 2,224 | 2,224 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,066 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,041 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gavalda usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gavalda usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Gavalda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Gavalda usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda's chess games
All 40 games by Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Maxim Anguera Staina | 2,282 | 26th Torredembarra Open | E91 |
| Mar 2024 | Ivan Montes Molina | 2,100 | ch-ESP Catalunya U16 | E62 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcos Munoz Osete | 2,043 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcos Antonio Moreno Burillo | 2,033 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | D04 |
| Jul 2024 | Julia Ostensson | 2,004 | 48th Sitges Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Sitges Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,636 |
| 22nd Cardona Memorial | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,194 |
| 26th Torredembarra Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,202 |
| 25th Torredembarra Open | 2025 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,349 |
| ch-ESP Catalunya U16 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,879 |
| 4th El Vendrell Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda's chess games?
40 games by Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda, from Jan 2020 to Aug 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 Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda has played.
What does Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda play as White?
As White, Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda play as Black?
As Black, Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda's FIDE rating?
Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda played?
Our database contains 40 games by Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda?
40 games by Unai Bergaretxe Gavalda 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.