Prepare against Alfonso Canseco Arenas
Spain · World #81,115 classical · FIDE ID 2274760
When preparing against Alfonso Canseco Arenas, expect 1.a3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Anderssen's opening as White, 37.5% over 32 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Alfonso Canseco Arenas, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfonso Canseco Arenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfonso Canseco Arenas 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 | 1,786 | 1,850 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 52 | 15 | 73 | 37.1% |
| As White | 68 | 25 | 7 | 36 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 27 | 8 | 37 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfonso Canseco Arenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfonso Canseco Arenas's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | 32 | 47.1% | 45.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 36.8% | 44.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.a3 — 47% of White games, 45.3% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Arenas usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 66.7% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Alfonso Canseco Arenas's chess games
All 140 games by Alfonso Canseco Arenas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 52 wins, 15 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Emilio Martin Rodriguez | 2,113 | ch-Madrid sf-A | E76 |
| Jan 2010 | Luis Vicente Martin Martin | 2,061 | ch-Madrid sf-A | C00 |
| Nov 2009 | Jose Garcia Gutierrez | 2,053 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | A10 |
| Oct 2002 | Rafael Aburto Renovales | 2,000 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | A33 |
| Nov 2009 | Dragan Vukotic Jovsic | 1,970 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2014 | 38 | 18 | 1,849 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2020 | 24 | 9 | 1,637 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-Madrid prel B | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,655 |
| ch-Madrid | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,811 |
| 8th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| 12th Francisco Codes Memorial Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfonso Canseco Arenas's chess games?
140 games by Alfonso Canseco Arenas, from Apr 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 Alfonso Canseco Arenas has played.
What does Alfonso Canseco Arenas play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Alfonso Canseco Arenas opens with 1.a3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfonso Canseco Arenas answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alfonso Canseco Arenas play as White?
As White, Alfonso Canseco Arenas's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (32 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: The Whale (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfonso Canseco Arenas play as Black?
As Black, Alfonso Canseco Arenas most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Alfonso Canseco Arenas's FIDE rating?
Alfonso Canseco Arenas is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alfonso Canseco Arenas played?
Our database contains 140 games by Alfonso Canseco Arenas, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 15 draws, 73 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfonso Canseco Arenas?
140 games by Alfonso Canseco Arenas 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.