Prepare against Xabier Barbazan Bilbao
Spain · World #7,906 classical · FIDE ID 32018258
Our database contains 102 games by Xabier Barbazan Bilbao, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xabier Barbazan Bilbao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xabier Barbazan Bilbao 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 | 2,207 | 2,263 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,140 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 44 | 22 | 36 | 43.1% |
| As White | 51 | 26 | 8 | 17 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xabier Barbazan Bilbao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xabier Barbazan Bilbao's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 58.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 19.6% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.7% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bilbao usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Bilbao usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bilbao usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Bilbao usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bilbao usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Xabier Barbazan Bilbao's chess games
All 102 games by Xabier Barbazan Bilbao in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 44 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Pablo Urriza Iricibar | 2,301 | ch-Basque | B26 |
| Apr 2019 | Fabian Dario Pena Duarte | 2,273 | ch-Basque | C03 |
| Jan 2019 | Sergio Navarrete Delgado | 2,194 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | C24 |
| Apr 2023 | Alvaro Diaz Herrero | 2,187 | ch-Euskadi | C41 |
| Oct 2012 | Ivan Alonso Alonso | 2,171 | 28th Sestao Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2,217 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,015 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-Basque | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,370 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 6 | 2,151 |
| 38th San Sebastian Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xabier Barbazan Bilbao's chess games?
102 games by Xabier Barbazan Bilbao, from Jul 2011 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 Xabier Barbazan Bilbao has played.
What does Xabier Barbazan Bilbao play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Xabier Barbazan Bilbao opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xabier Barbazan Bilbao answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Xabier Barbazan Bilbao play as White?
As White, Xabier Barbazan Bilbao's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xabier Barbazan Bilbao play as Black?
As Black, Xabier Barbazan Bilbao most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Xabier Barbazan Bilbao's FIDE rating?
Xabier Barbazan Bilbao is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Xabier Barbazan Bilbao played?
Our database contains 102 games by Xabier Barbazan Bilbao, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xabier Barbazan Bilbao?
102 games by Xabier Barbazan Bilbao 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.