Prepare against Ariel Machado La Rosa
Cuba · World #7,477 classical · FIDE ID 3502066
When preparing against Ariel Machado La Rosa, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Ariel Machado La Rosa, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Machado La Rosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Machado La Rosa 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 | 2,215 | 2,232 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,238 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,245 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 21.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Machado La Rosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Machado La Rosa's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rosa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rosa usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rosa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Rosa usually continues Qc2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Ariel Machado La Rosa's chess games
All 38 games by Ariel Machado La Rosa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Yusuan A. Gutierrez Delgado | 2,321 | Havana Provincial-ch Final | B32 |
| Oct 2009 | Dennys Ordunez Echarte | 2,299 | Havana Provincial-ch Final | B38 |
| Jul 2009 | Jose Luis Gil Suarez | 2,285 | Havana Province-ch sf | C18 |
| Jul 2009 | Manuel Cespedes Beltran | 2,262 | Havana Province-ch sf | C54 |
| May 2010 | Merquiades Amaury Quintana Mesoner | 2,186 | Havana Province-ch sf Fase 1 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Provincial-ch Final | 2009 | 17 | 6 | 2,189 |
| Havana Province-ch sf Fase 1 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| Havana Province-ch sf | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| IV Open Ajedrez de Navidad Rapidas Diagonal Alcorcon | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,982 |
| III Navidad Diagonal Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Machado La Rosa's chess games?
38 games by Ariel Machado La Rosa, from Jan 2007 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 Ariel Machado La Rosa has played.
What does Ariel Machado La Rosa play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ariel Machado La Rosa opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Machado La Rosa answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ariel Machado La Rosa play as White?
As White, Ariel Machado La Rosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Machado La Rosa play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Machado La Rosa most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ariel Machado La Rosa's FIDE rating?
Ariel Machado La Rosa is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Ariel Machado La Rosa played?
Our database contains 38 games by Ariel Machado La Rosa, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Machado La Rosa?
38 games by Ariel Machado La Rosa 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.