Prepare against Aritz Morante Rafael
Spain · World #6,012 classical · FIDE ID 32081405
When preparing against Aritz Morante Rafael, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 38 games by Aritz Morante Rafael, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Aritz Morante Rafael's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aritz Morante Rafael 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 | 2,248 | 2,253 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,169 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 55.3% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aritz Morante Rafael's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aritz Morante Rafael's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rafael usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Rafael usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rafael usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Aritz Morante Rafael's chess games
All 38 games by Aritz Morante Rafael in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Oct 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Miguel Miranda Herrera | 2,211 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | C45 |
| Oct 2020 | Alexis Cahen | 2,131 | FISU World University | B38 |
| Jul 2026 | Anabel Guadamuro Torrente | 2,109 | II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gasteiz | — |
| Jun 2025 | Jorge Delgado Bilbao | 1,991 | I Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gazteiz | — |
| Jul 2025 | Ruben Pomares Munoz | 1,954 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 14 | 9 | 2,218 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,979 |
| I Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gazteiz | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria-Gasteiz | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,292 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gasteiz | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,234 |
| Vienna Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,083 |
| Alicante Easter Open 5th | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aritz Morante Rafael's chess games?
38 games by Aritz Morante Rafael, from May 2013 to Oct 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 Aritz Morante Rafael has played.
What does Aritz Morante Rafael play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Aritz Morante Rafael opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aritz Morante Rafael answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Aritz Morante Rafael play as White?
As White, Aritz Morante Rafael's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aritz Morante Rafael play as Black?
As Black, Aritz Morante Rafael most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Aritz Morante Rafael's FIDE rating?
Aritz Morante Rafael is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aritz Morante Rafael played?
Our database contains 38 games by Aritz Morante Rafael, covering May 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (55.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aritz Morante Rafael?
38 games by Aritz Morante Rafael 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.