Prepare against Ariel Marichal Gonzalez
IM · Venezuela · World #4,753 classical · FIDE ID 3503232
Our database contains 419 games by Ariel Marichal Gonzalez, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Marichal Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Marichal Gonzalez 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 | 2,280 | 2,319 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,278 | 2,319 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,327 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 192 | 73 | 153 | 45.8% |
| As White | 212 | 102 | 39 | 70 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 207 | 90 | 34 | 83 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Marichal Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Marichal Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 203 | 95.8% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 86.0% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.0% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 94.4% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Ariel Marichal Gonzalez's chess games
All 419 games by Ariel Marichal Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 192 wins, 73 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 25/5/3 | 75.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 14/4/13 | 45.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Atanas Kolev | 2,601 | 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | E36 |
| Jun 2025 | Yannay Ben Ari | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Jun 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,444 | Titled Tue Early | A84 |
| Jun 2025 | Mohamed Anees M | 2,431 | Titled Tue Early | A85 |
| Sep 2022 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,430 | Titled Tue Late | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 114 | 55 | 2,213 |
| Union de Reyes | 1997 | 22 | 4 | 2,085 |
| ch-VEN | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2,240 |
| Matanzas Copa Nacional | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,299 |
| 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
| Porlamar Hernandez Leon Memorial | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,166 |
| Cumana Feria de Santa Ines | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Porlamar Caraballo Moya Memorial | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Marichal Gonzalez's chess games?
419 games by Ariel Marichal Gonzalez, from Aug 2012 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 Ariel Marichal Gonzalez has played.
What does Ariel Marichal Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Ariel Marichal Gonzalez opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Marichal Gonzalez answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ariel Marichal Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Ariel Marichal Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (33 games, 75.8% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Marichal Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Marichal Gonzalez most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Ariel Marichal Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Ariel Marichal Gonzalez is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,278 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Ariel Marichal Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 419 games by Ariel Marichal Gonzalez, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 73 draws, 153 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Marichal Gonzalez?
419 games by Ariel Marichal Gonzalez 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.