Prepare against Carles Moya Arau
Spain · World #24,043 classical · FIDE ID 2281759
When preparing against Carles Moya Arau, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Carles Moya Arau, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carles Moya Arau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carles Moya Arau 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 | 2,025 | 2,083 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,031 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,040 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 35 | 35 | 54 | 28.2% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 80.6% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Arau usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Arau usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Arau usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Arau usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Arau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 92.0% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 26.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
Carles Moya Arau's chess games
All 124 games by Carles Moya Arau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 35 wins, 35 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Javier Gonzalez Rodriguez | 2,306 | La Pobla de Lillet Open 26th | B23 |
| Dec 2013 | Oriol Delisau Gil | 2,242 | Guinardo MC | D77 |
| Dec 2013 | Gal La Garcia Castany Musellas | 2,200 | Guinardo MC | C45 |
| Aug 2024 | Miguel Angel Mateos Rozas | 2,193 | 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | B30 |
| Aug 2016 | Emili Simon Padros | 2,191 | La Pobla de Lillet Open 26th | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2010 | 15 | 7 | 1,966 |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| XXV Foment Martinenc Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open 26th | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| 24th La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,910 |
| 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carles Moya Arau's chess games?
124 games by Carles Moya Arau, from Oct 2005 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 Carles Moya Arau has played.
What does Carles Moya Arau play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Carles Moya Arau opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carles Moya Arau answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Carles Moya Arau play as White?
As White, Carles Moya Arau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carles Moya Arau play as Black?
As Black, Carles Moya Arau most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Carles Moya Arau's FIDE rating?
Carles Moya Arau is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Carles Moya Arau played?
Our database contains 124 games by Carles Moya Arau, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 35 draws, 54 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carles Moya Arau?
124 games by Carles Moya Arau 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.