Prepare against Cristian Aranda Marin
FM · Spain · World #3,914 classical · FIDE ID 2205513
Our database contains 318 games by Cristian Aranda Marin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Aranda Marin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Aranda Marin 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 | 2,305 | 2,372 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,467 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,373 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 133 | 65 | 120 | 41.8% |
| As White | 161 | 75 | 36 | 50 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 58 | 29 | 70 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Aranda Marin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Aranda Marin's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 49.1% | 60.1% |
| e4 | 43 | 26.7% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 16.8% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.1% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Marin usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Marin usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Marin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Marin usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 50.6% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 23 | 27.1% | 60.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 14.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 72.1% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Cristian Aranda Marin's chess games
All 318 games by Cristian Aranda Marin 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: 133 wins, 65 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,699 | 2nd Madrid Neoclassical Open | A40 |
| Apr 2017 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,565 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Apr 2017 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,533 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Sep 2022 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,451 | Sada Coruna Open | E20 |
| Jan 2014 | Jose Candela Perez | 2,447 | chT-Madrid 1314 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 26.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-Madrid final | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 2,365 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| chT-Madrid 1314 | 2014 | 12 | 4 | 2,295 |
| ch-Madrid | 1995 | 10 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,274 |
| 9th Tres Cantos Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,194 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Aranda Marin's chess games?
318 games by Cristian Aranda Marin, 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 Cristian Aranda Marin has played.
What does Cristian Aranda Marin play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Cristian Aranda Marin opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Aranda Marin answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Cristian Aranda Marin play as White?
As White, Cristian Aranda Marin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Aranda Marin play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Aranda Marin most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Cristian Aranda Marin's FIDE rating?
Cristian Aranda Marin is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Cristian Aranda Marin played?
Our database contains 318 games by Cristian Aranda Marin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 65 draws, 120 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Aranda Marin?
318 games by Cristian Aranda Marin 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.