Prepare against Unai Garbisu de Goni
IM · Spain · World #1,292 classical · FIDE ID 2204088
Our database contains 525 games by Unai Garbisu de Goni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Unai Garbisu de Goni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Unai Garbisu de Goni 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 | 2,427 | 2,489 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,426 | 2,458 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,420 | 2,453 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 525 | 240 | 171 | 114 | 45.7% |
| As White | 263 | 137 | 81 | 45 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 262 | 103 | 90 | 69 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Unai Garbisu de Goni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Unai Garbisu de Goni's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 262 | 99.6% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Goni usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Goni usually continues Nf3 (74.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Goni usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Goni usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 129 | 94.2% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 63 | 90.0% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.1% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Unai Garbisu de Goni's chess games
All 525 games by Unai Garbisu de Goni 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: 240 wins, 171 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 48 | 25/17/6 | 52.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 89 | 28/38/23 | 31.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 11/16/12 | 28.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Oleg Korneev | 2,619 | 10th Elgoibar | C92 |
| Sep 2002 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,552 | chT-ESP 1 | E69 |
| Jul 2009 | Sebastien Maze | 2,546 | 3rd Pamplona San Juan Open | B32 |
| Jan 1995 | Felix Izeta Txabarri | 2,515 | Pamplona Open | A81 |
| Dec 2008 | Herminio Herraiz Hidalgo | 2,513 | 18th Pamplona A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamplona Open | 2003 | 38 | 27.5 | 2,540 |
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 25 | 15 | 2,428 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2018 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,471 |
| Mondariz Open | 1997 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,531 |
| Absoluto Preferente | 1999 | 18 | 15 | 2,266 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 34th | 1999 | 13 | 7 | 2,468 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 1995 | 13 | 11 | 2,476 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikel Huerga Leache (12 games) · Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Unai Garbisu de Goni's chess games?
525 games by Unai Garbisu de Goni, 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 Unai Garbisu de Goni has played.
What does Unai Garbisu de Goni play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Unai Garbisu de Goni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Unai Garbisu de Goni answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Unai Garbisu de Goni play as White?
As White, Unai Garbisu de Goni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 48.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Unai Garbisu de Goni play as Black?
As Black, Unai Garbisu de Goni most often plays: Dutch Defense (89 games, 31.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (39 games, 28.2% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Unai Garbisu de Goni's FIDE rating?
Unai Garbisu de Goni is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,426 in rapid and 2,420 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,489 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Unai Garbisu de Goni played?
Our database contains 525 games by Unai Garbisu de Goni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 171 draws, 114 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Unai Garbisu de Goni?
525 games by Unai Garbisu de Goni 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.