Prepare against Carlos Laplaza Ara
Spain · World #47,551 classical · FIDE ID 2218275
When preparing against Carlos Laplaza Ara, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 118 games by Carlos Laplaza Ara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Laplaza Ara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Laplaza Ara 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 | 1,903 | 2,154 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 34 | 44 | 40 | 28.8% |
| As White | 58 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 60 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Laplaza Ara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Laplaza Ara's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 75.9% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 12.1% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ara usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ara usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ara usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Ara usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ara usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 89.5% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Carlos Laplaza Ara's chess games
All 118 games by Carlos Laplaza Ara in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 34 wins, 44 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alberto Quintin Navarro | 2,373 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | E18 |
| Feb 2012 | Miguel Angel Sancho Cortes | 2,094 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | B18 |
| Feb 2016 | Alejandro Galve Guinea | 2,048 | chT-Aragon Honor GrA | D76 |
| Feb 2012 | Santiago Palomar Ramon | 2,029 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | D52 |
| Feb 2008 | Jose Carlos Sanchez Moreno | 2,019 | chT-Aragon | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 15 | 7 | 2,002 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2016 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2,024 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,014 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| chT-Aragon Autonomico | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-ESP Autonomico | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,007 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2012 | 7 | 6 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Laplaza Ara's chess games?
118 games by Carlos Laplaza Ara, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Laplaza Ara has played.
What does Carlos Laplaza Ara play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Carlos Laplaza Ara opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Laplaza Ara answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Carlos Laplaza Ara play as White?
As White, Carlos Laplaza Ara's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Laplaza Ara play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Laplaza Ara most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Carlos Laplaza Ara's FIDE rating?
Carlos Laplaza Ara is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Carlos Laplaza Ara played?
Our database contains 118 games by Carlos Laplaza Ara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 44 draws, 40 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Laplaza Ara?
118 games by Carlos Laplaza Ara 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.