Prepare against Alain Prieto Aranguren
FM · Spain · World #5,609 classical · FIDE ID 2268906
When preparing against Alain Prieto Aranguren, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,677 games by Alain Prieto Aranguren, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alain Prieto Aranguren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Prieto Aranguren 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 | 2,258 | 2,323 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,231 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,286 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,677 | 674 | 197 | 806 | 40.2% |
| As White | 846 | 362 | 111 | 373 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 831 | 312 | 86 | 433 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Prieto Aranguren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Prieto Aranguren's side.
First moves as White (842 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 463 | 55.0% | 49.7% |
| e4 | 352 | 41.8% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.5% | 65.4% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 0.6% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Aranguren usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Aranguren usually continues c4 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Aranguren usually continues e4 (63.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Aranguren usually continues Bc4 (40.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Aranguren usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Aranguren usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 317 | 82.8% | 44.5% |
| e5 | 30 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 5.2% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 46.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 80 | 29.2% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 33 | 12.0% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.7% | 19.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.8% | 20.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Alain Prieto Aranguren's chess games
All 1,677 games by Alain Prieto Aranguren in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Sep 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: 674 wins, 197 draws, 806 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 74 | 26/9/39 | 35.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 52 | 24/4/24 | 46.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 51 | 28/8/15 | 54.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 50 | 16/13/21 | 32.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 45 | 20/7/18 | 44.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 21/7/15 | 48.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 9/3/20 | 28.1% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 6/3/15 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 85 | 39/9/37 | 45.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 61 | 18/2/41 | 29.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 60 | 22/8/30 | 36.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 56 | 20/3/33 | 35.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 45 | 21/3/21 | 46.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 12/4/23 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 38 | 11/3/24 | 28.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 28 | 11/3/14 | 39.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 4/4/20 | 14.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,593 | Titled Tue Late | A65 |
| Jun 2023 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,530 | Titled Tue Late | A60 |
| Aug 2022 | Spartak Vysochin | 2,512 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| May 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | D96 |
| Feb 2024 | Alejandro Alvarado Diaz | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,150 | 475 | 2,162 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 75 | 41.5 | 2,216 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,166 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| Getxo Open 1st | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Prieto Aranguren's chess games?
1,677 games by Alain Prieto Aranguren, from Oct 2003 to Sep 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 Alain Prieto Aranguren has played.
What does Alain Prieto Aranguren play on the first move as White?
Across 842 games with White in our database, Alain Prieto Aranguren opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Prieto Aranguren answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Alain Prieto Aranguren play as White?
As White, Alain Prieto Aranguren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (51 games, 54.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 846 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Prieto Aranguren play as Black?
As Black, Alain Prieto Aranguren most often plays: Caro-Kann (85 games, 45.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (61 games, 29.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (60 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 831 games.
What is Alain Prieto Aranguren's FIDE rating?
Alain Prieto Aranguren is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Alain Prieto Aranguren played?
Our database contains 1,677 games by Alain Prieto Aranguren, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 674 wins, 197 draws, 806 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Prieto Aranguren?
1,677 games by Alain Prieto Aranguren 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.