Prepare against Cesar Mataix Arbona
Spain · World #25,132 classical · FIDE ID 2220709
When preparing against Cesar Mataix Arbona, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 63 games by Cesar Mataix Arbona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Mataix Arbona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Mataix Arbona 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 | 2,017 | 2,094 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,024 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 36.5% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Mataix Arbona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Mataix Arbona's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 67.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Arbona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Arbona usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Arbona usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Arbona usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Arbona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Arbona usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Cesar Mataix Arbona's chess games
All 63 games by Cesar Mataix Arbona 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Ca Martinez | 2,360 | Alicante Open 2 | C54 |
| Jul 2007 | Marc Lacrosse | 2,301 | Cullera Open A | A56 |
| Nov 2009 | Mariano Varga | 2,276 | 8th Benidorm Open U2300 | A84 |
| Jul 2007 | Francisco Remoli Sargues | 2,267 | Cullera Open A | A46 |
| Jul 2015 | Elias Frasquet Solbes | 2,171 | 1st Sueca Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PROVINCIAL Elche | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,239 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| Valencia Autonomico Sur A | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,104 |
| 7th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2008 | 5 | 5 | 2,289 |
| chT-ESP | 1986 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,415 |
| 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,062 |
| ch-Alcoy Region | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Mataix Arbona's chess games?
63 games by Cesar Mataix Arbona, 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 Cesar Mataix Arbona has played.
What does Cesar Mataix Arbona play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Cesar Mataix Arbona opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Mataix Arbona answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Cesar Mataix Arbona play as White?
As White, Cesar Mataix Arbona's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Mataix Arbona play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Mataix Arbona most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Cesar Mataix Arbona's FIDE rating?
Cesar Mataix Arbona is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Cesar Mataix Arbona played?
Our database contains 63 games by Cesar Mataix Arbona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Mataix Arbona?
63 games by Cesar Mataix Arbona 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.