Prepare against Claudio Alberto Araoz
Argentina · World #76,752 classical · FIDE ID 107565
When preparing against Claudio Alberto Araoz, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Claudio Alberto Araoz, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Alberto Araoz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Alberto Araoz 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 | 1,799 | 1,910 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,892 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,910 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 27.8% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Alberto Araoz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Alberto Araoz's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Araoz usually continues Bf4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Araoz usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Araoz usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Araoz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Claudio Alberto Araoz's chess games
All 54 games by Claudio Alberto Araoz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,150 | 86th ch-ARG | A48 |
| Jul 2012 | Federico Rodriguez | 1,981 | 86th ch-ARG | A80 |
| Jul 2010 | Javier Ortega Morales | 1,963 | 85th ch-ARG | A03 |
| Dec 2016 | Mauro Amadio | 1,941 | ch-ARG Amateur U2000 | D03 |
| Jun 2011 | Renzo Bassan | 1,690 | 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86th ch-ARG | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,908 |
| ch-ARG sf 83rd | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,854 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,915 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-Monte Grande FASGBA | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2000 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Ciudad de Nueve Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Alberto Araoz's chess games?
54 games by Claudio Alberto Araoz, from Jul 2007 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 Claudio Alberto Araoz has played.
What does Claudio Alberto Araoz play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Claudio Alberto Araoz opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Alberto Araoz answers 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Claudio Alberto Araoz play as White?
As White, Claudio Alberto Araoz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Alberto Araoz play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Alberto Araoz most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Claudio Alberto Araoz's FIDE rating?
Claudio Alberto Araoz is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Claudio Alberto Araoz played?
Our database contains 54 games by Claudio Alberto Araoz, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Alberto Araoz?
54 games by Claudio Alberto Araoz 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.