Prepare against David Arenas
GM · Colombia · World #2,886 classical · FIDE ID 4403177
When preparing against David Arenas, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,522 games by David Arenas, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Arenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Arenas 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 | 2,344 | 2,496 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,409 | 2,487 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,347 | 2,470 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,522 | 745 | 453 | 324 | 48.9% |
| As White | 766 | 406 | 210 | 150 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 756 | 339 | 243 | 174 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Arenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Arenas's side.
First moves as White (766 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 666 | 86.9% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 5.0% | 86.8% |
| d4 | 34 | 4.4% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 2.0% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Arenas usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 86.8% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Arenas usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Arenas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 280 | 72.5% | 63.7% |
| e5 | 87 | 22.5% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 224 | 83.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 11.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 4.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
David Arenas's chess games
All 1,522 games by David Arenas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 745 wins, 453 draws, 324 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 138 | 72/39/27 | 52.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 71 | 41/14/16 | 57.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 42 | 24/11/7 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 13/11/10 | 38.2% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 17/3/13 | 51.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 16/3/6 | 64.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 94 | 47/22/25 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 57 | 23/21/13 | 40.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 18/17/12 | 38.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 17/9/11 | 45.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 34 | 15/10/9 | 44.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 17/6/9 | 53.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 17/8/6 | 54.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,691 | Online Olympiad Div Top D | B50 |
| Jan 2023 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,645 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jul 2010 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,632 | Bogota Independence 200 | C88 |
| Aug 2015 | Axel Bachmann | 2,623 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | C86 |
| Apr 2019 | Cristhian Cruz | 2,569 | Cartagena Bolivar Cup | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 129 | 62.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-COL | 2021 | 82 | 57 | 2,497 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2010 | 35 | 24 | 2,277 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,348 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 32 | 22 | 2,398 |
| ch-COL pre olympic | 2019 | 22 | 12 | 2,411 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2007 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-COL blitz | 2015 | 18 | 14 | 2,578 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Arenas's chess games?
1,522 games by David Arenas, from Jan 2005 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 David Arenas has played.
What does David Arenas play on the first move as White?
Across 766 games with White in our database, David Arenas opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Arenas answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does David Arenas play as White?
As White, David Arenas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (138 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (71 games, 57.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (42 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 766 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Arenas play as Black?
As Black, David Arenas most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (94 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 38.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 756 games.
What is David Arenas's FIDE rating?
David Arenas is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,409 in rapid and 2,347 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Jun 2016).
How many games has David Arenas played?
Our database contains 1,522 games by David Arenas, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 745 wins, 453 draws, 324 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Arenas?
1,522 games by David Arenas 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.