Prepare against Adrian Montanes Arribas
Spain · World #7,596 classical · FIDE ID 22201157
When preparing against Adrian Montanes Arribas, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Adrian Montanes Arribas, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Montanes Arribas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Montanes Arribas 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 | 2,213 | 2,275 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,233 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,267 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 99 | 58 | 95 | 39.3% |
| As White | 127 | 53 | 28 | 46 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 125 | 46 | 30 | 49 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Montanes Arribas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Montanes Arribas's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 86.6% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Arribas usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Arribas usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Arribas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Arribas usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Arribas usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 73.8% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 24.6% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 59.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 40.5% | 30.0% |
Adrian Montanes Arribas's chess games
All 252 games by Adrian Montanes Arribas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 99 wins, 58 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | H James Plaskett | 2,454 | 7th Lorca Open | B23 |
| Nov 2010 | Angel Arribas Lopez | 2,439 | chT-Madrid 1011 | B81 |
| Nov 2013 | Leonid Bass | 2,417 | chT-Madrid 1314 | C41 |
| Oct 2010 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,381 | 1st Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | C14 |
| Feb 2016 | Daniel Elguezabal Varela | 2,363 | chT-Madrid 1516 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2011 | 34 | 21 | 2,238 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2010 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-Madrid 1314 | 2014 | 13 | 4 | 2,164 |
| chT-Madrid 1011 | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 2,291 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2008 | 12 | 8 | 1,984 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Montanes Arribas's chess games?
252 games by Adrian Montanes Arribas, from Oct 2006 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 Adrian Montanes Arribas has played.
What does Adrian Montanes Arribas play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Adrian Montanes Arribas opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Montanes Arribas answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Adrian Montanes Arribas play as White?
As White, Adrian Montanes Arribas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Montanes Arribas play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Montanes Arribas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Adrian Montanes Arribas's FIDE rating?
Adrian Montanes Arribas is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Adrian Montanes Arribas played?
Our database contains 252 games by Adrian Montanes Arribas, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 58 draws, 95 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Montanes Arribas?
252 games by Adrian Montanes Arribas 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.