Prepare against Xabier Gomez Dominguez
CM · Spain · World #13,004 classical · FIDE ID 2274876
Our database contains 117 games by Xabier Gomez Dominguez, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xabier Gomez Dominguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xabier Gomez Dominguez 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 | 2,128 | 2,195 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,176 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 36 | 23 | 58 | 30.8% |
| As White | 63 | 22 | 10 | 31 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xabier Gomez Dominguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xabier Gomez Dominguez's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 93.7% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues exd5 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 86.2% | 34.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Xabier Gomez Dominguez's chess games
All 117 games by Xabier Gomez Dominguez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 36 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | David Larino Nieto | 2,481 | Mondariz Balneario IM | B25 |
| Dec 2015 | Alberto Portela Peleteiro | 2,368 | 4th Pontevedra Open | C41 |
| Aug 2015 | Ivan Cabezas Ayala | 2,340 | 3rd Pontevedra Open | A07 |
| Feb 2026 | Gabriel Petcu | 2,235 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E68 |
| Jul 2009 | Daniel Zamarbide Inarrea | 2,176 | ch-ESP U18 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 18th Burgas Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,993 |
| Mondariz Balneario IM | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| 16th Burgas Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,891 |
| ch-Gallego U18 | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,042 |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xabier Gomez Dominguez's chess games?
117 games by Xabier Gomez Dominguez, from Oct 2005 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 Gomez Dominguez has played.
What does Xabier Gomez Dominguez play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Xabier Gomez Dominguez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xabier Gomez Dominguez answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Xabier Gomez Dominguez play as White?
As White, Xabier Gomez Dominguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xabier Gomez Dominguez play as Black?
As Black, Xabier Gomez Dominguez most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Xabier Gomez Dominguez's FIDE rating?
Xabier Gomez Dominguez is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Xabier Gomez Dominguez played?
Our database contains 117 games by Xabier Gomez Dominguez, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xabier Gomez Dominguez?
117 games by Xabier Gomez Dominguez 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.