Prepare against Urtzi Buijs Martin
Spain · World #27,174 classical · FIDE ID 2274086
When preparing against Urtzi Buijs Martin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 82 games by Urtzi Buijs Martin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Urtzi Buijs Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urtzi Buijs Martin 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 | 2,003 | 2,196 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,039 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 26 | 13 | 43 | 31.7% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urtzi Buijs Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urtzi Buijs Martin's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 95.5% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 26.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
Urtzi Buijs Martin's chess games
All 82 games by Urtzi Buijs Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Juan Aguiar Garcia | 2,154 | ch-Malaga | A57 |
| Jan 2004 | Carlos Milla de Marco | 2,123 | ch-Malaga | B07 |
| Feb 2005 | Christian Claros Egea | 2,121 | ch-Malaga | B22 |
| Jan 2004 | Jose Luis Meco Benitez | 2,112 | ch-Malaga | C57 |
| Jan 2004 | Miguel Angel Cabrera Peinado | 2,090 | ch-Malaga | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2006 | 21 | 14 | 2,239 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,046 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,730 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| Casabermeja Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,638 |
| 7th Malaga Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,147 |
| 40th Seville Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,984 |
| Coin Open | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urtzi Buijs Martin's chess games?
82 games by Urtzi Buijs Martin, from Jul 2004 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 Urtzi Buijs Martin has played.
What does Urtzi Buijs Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Urtzi Buijs Martin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urtzi Buijs Martin answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Urtzi Buijs Martin play as White?
As White, Urtzi Buijs Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urtzi Buijs Martin play as Black?
As Black, Urtzi Buijs Martin most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Urtzi Buijs Martin's FIDE rating?
Urtzi Buijs Martin is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Urtzi Buijs Martin played?
Our database contains 82 games by Urtzi Buijs Martin, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 43 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urtzi Buijs Martin?
82 games by Urtzi Buijs Martin 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.