Prepare against Alejandro Arias Igual
FM · Spain · World #8,483 classical · FIDE ID 2254905
Our database contains 382 games by Alejandro Arias Igual, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Arias Igual's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Arias Igual 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 | 2,196 | 2,315 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,269 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,195 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 144 | 67 | 171 | 37.7% |
| As White | 192 | 77 | 29 | 86 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 190 | 67 | 38 | 85 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 43.2% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 82 | 42.7% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 7.8% | 60.0% |
| e3 | 9 | 4.7% | 11.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Igual usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Igual usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Igual usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Igual usually continues c4 (34.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Igual usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Igual usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 78.5% | 41.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 10.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.5% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Alejandro Arias Igual's chess games
All 382 games by Alejandro Arias Igual in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 144 wins, 67 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,503 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | E61 |
| Sep 2022 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,488 | chT-ESP Rapid | C01 |
| Oct 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Aug 2014 | David Pardo Simon | 2,457 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | B07 |
| Aug 2014 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,451 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 191 | 79.5 | 2,106 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,343 |
| ch-Provincial Xixona | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,221 |
| Orense Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
| 1st Mutxamel | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
| 12th Almansa Open A | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,412 |
| 10th Burgas Open | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Arias Igual's chess games?
382 games by Alejandro Arias Igual, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Alejandro Arias Igual has played.
What does Alejandro Arias Igual play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Alejandro Arias Igual opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Arias Igual answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Arias Igual play as White?
As White, Alejandro Arias Igual's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Arias Igual play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Arias Igual most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Alejandro Arias Igual's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Arias Igual is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Alejandro Arias Igual played?
Our database contains 382 games by Alejandro Arias Igual, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 67 draws, 171 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Arias Igual?
382 games by Alejandro Arias Igual 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.