Prepare against Antonio Arana Herrera
Spain · World #46,667 classical · FIDE ID 22242856
Our database contains 103 games by Antonio Arana Herrera, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Arana Herrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Arana Herrera 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 | 1,907 | 1,935 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 38 | 25 | 40 | 36.9% |
| As White | 51 | 25 | 11 | 15 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Arana Herrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Arana Herrera's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 58.8% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 23.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Herrera usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Herrera usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Herrera usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Herrera usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 48.3% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 34.5% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Antonio Arana Herrera's chess games
All 103 games by Antonio Arana Herrera in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 38 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Belinda Vega Gutierrez | 2,098 | Vecindario Hotel Avenida Open | A06 |
| Jan 2013 | Alexis Alonso Valiente | 2,089 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | D02 |
| Apr 2011 | Carlos Rossello Padron | 2,085 | 4th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | A03 |
| Jan 2011 | Gerardo Gonzalez Intelangelo | 2,061 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-A | D01 |
| Apr 2011 | David Navarro Molina | 2,055 | 4th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2016 | 20 | 12.5 | 1,946 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2014 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,910 |
| 4th La Laguna Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular | 2010 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,840 |
| Vecindario Hotel Avenida Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| 4th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,142 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-A | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Arana Herrera's chess games?
103 games by Antonio Arana Herrera, from Nov 2009 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 Antonio Arana Herrera has played.
What does Antonio Arana Herrera play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Antonio Arana Herrera opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Arana Herrera answers 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Antonio Arana Herrera play as White?
As White, Antonio Arana Herrera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Arana Herrera play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Arana Herrera most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Antonio Arana Herrera's FIDE rating?
Antonio Arana Herrera is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Antonio Arana Herrera played?
Our database contains 103 games by Antonio Arana Herrera, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 25 draws, 40 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Arana Herrera?
103 games by Antonio Arana Herrera 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.