Prepare against Christian Gian Karlo Arca
IM · PHL · World #2,563 classical · FIDE ID 5258138
When preparing against Christian Gian Karlo Arca, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 502 games by Christian Gian Karlo Arca, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christian Gian Karlo Arca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Gian Karlo Arca 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 | 2,357 | 2,410 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,426 | 2,441 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,418 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 256 | 92 | 154 | 51.0% |
| As White | 260 | 138 | 52 | 70 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 242 | 118 | 40 | 84 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Gian Karlo Arca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Gian Karlo Arca's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 48.4% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 100 | 38.8% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.6% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Arca usually continues Bf4 (69.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Arca usually continues Bf4 (78.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Arca usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Arca usually continues g3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Arca usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Arca usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 86.4% | 54.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| a6 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 51.3% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 34 | 44.7% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Christian Gian Karlo Arca's chess games
All 502 games by Christian Gian Karlo Arca in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Sep 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: 256 wins, 92 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 66 | 46/6/14 | 69.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 39 | 23/5/11 | 59.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Levon Aronian | 2,724 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B13 |
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | 2,723 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | A46 |
| Mar 2025 | Awonder Liang | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jun 2026 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,635 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 215 | 126.5 | 2,386 |
| 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 15 | 11 | 2,524 |
| ch-PHI 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| NCFP Selection Men | 2026 | 13 | 9 | 2,312 |
| ch-PHI | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,317 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,636 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,203 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Gian Karlo Arca's chess games?
502 games by Christian Gian Karlo Arca, from Mar 2020 to Sep 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 Christian Gian Karlo Arca has played.
What does Christian Gian Karlo Arca play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Christian Gian Karlo Arca opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Gian Karlo Arca answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Christian Gian Karlo Arca play as White?
As White, Christian Gian Karlo Arca's most-played openings in our database are: London System (66 games, 69.7% win rate); Réti Opening (39 games, 59.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Gian Karlo Arca play as Black?
As Black, Christian Gian Karlo Arca most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Christian Gian Karlo Arca's FIDE rating?
Christian Gian Karlo Arca is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,426 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Christian Gian Karlo Arca played?
Our database contains 502 games by Christian Gian Karlo Arca, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 92 draws, 154 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Gian Karlo Arca?
502 games by Christian Gian Karlo Arca 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.