Prepare against Carlos Arocha
CHE · World #62,628 classical · FIDE ID 1311590
When preparing against Carlos Arocha, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Carlos Arocha, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Arocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Arocha 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 | 1,846 | 1,991 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,895 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 30.3% |
| As White | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Arocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Arocha's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 20.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 20.6% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Arocha usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Arocha usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Arocha usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Carlos Arocha's chess games
All 33 games by Carlos Arocha 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Jean-Claude Maeder | 2,005 | 4th Davos Open | A25 |
| Dec 2010 | Raymond Peter | 1,951 | 34th Zuerich Open B | C01 |
| Aug 2005 | Brian A Smith | 1,867 | 4th Davos Open | B84 |
| Jul 2026 | Mario Materia | 1,857 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | E71 |
| Dec 2009 | Marcellus Geiser | 1,679 | Zuerich Open B 33rd | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| Lugano Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,837 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,834 |
| Zuerich Open B 33rd | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,720 |
| 34th Zuerich Open B | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1,964 |
| 6th Davos Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,942 |
| 5th Davos Open | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,585 |
| 21st Davos Summer Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Arocha's chess games?
33 games by Carlos Arocha, 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 Carlos Arocha has played.
What does Carlos Arocha play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Carlos Arocha opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Arocha answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Carlos Arocha play as White?
As White, Carlos Arocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Arocha play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Arocha most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Carlos Arocha's FIDE rating?
Carlos Arocha is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Carlos Arocha played?
Our database contains 33 games by Carlos Arocha, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Arocha?
33 games by Carlos Arocha 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.