Prepare against David Arribas Viera
Spain · World #65,785 classical · FIDE ID 22253084
When preparing against David Arribas Viera, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 81 games by David Arribas Viera, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Arribas Viera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Arribas Viera 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 | 1,836 | 1,842 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,895 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,744 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 34 | 14 | 33 | 42.0% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Arribas Viera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Arribas Viera's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 86.4% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 56.6% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Viera usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Viera usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Viera usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (83% of these games) — Viera usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Viera usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 84.6% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
David Arribas Viera's chess games
All 81 games by David Arribas Viera in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Joaquim Mundet Riera | 2,010 | 5th Girona Open | D02 |
| Feb 2014 | Gerard Mallol Descarrega | 1,901 | ch-Catalunya U14 | B86 |
| Jul 2015 | Juan Antonio Delgado Rus | 1,870 | 6th Girona Open | D15 |
| Jul 2015 | Bernat de Claravall Rodriguez Fernandez | 1,861 | 6th Girona Open | D37 |
| Jan 2015 | Josep Maria Teixidor Banus | 1,853 | 10th Santa Eugenia Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Girona Open | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,884 |
| 8th Santa Eugenia Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,529 |
| 4th Girona Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,691 |
| 10th Santa Eugenia Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,994 |
| 3rd Olot Volcans Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,748 |
| 2nd Olot Volcans Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| 3rd Girona Open B | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,264 |
| 6th Girona Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Arribas Viera's chess games?
81 games by David Arribas Viera, from May 2010 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 David Arribas Viera has played.
What does David Arribas Viera play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, David Arribas Viera opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Arribas Viera answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Arribas Viera play as White?
As White, David Arribas Viera's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Arribas Viera play as Black?
As Black, David Arribas Viera most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is David Arribas Viera's FIDE rating?
David Arribas Viera is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (May 2026).
How many games has David Arribas Viera played?
Our database contains 81 games by David Arribas Viera, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Arribas Viera?
81 games by David Arribas Viera 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.