Prepare against David Palma Araya

CHL · World #23,615 classical · FIDE ID 3457737

When preparing against David Palma Araya, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).

Our database contains 45 games by David Palma Araya, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Palma Araya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Palma Araya 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.

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Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Palma Araya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Palma Araya's side.

First moves as White (25 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.2% score
  • …d5 (46% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
  • …e6 (8% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
• 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …e5 (100% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)

David Palma Araya's chess games

All 45 games by David Palma Araya in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find David Palma Araya's chess games?

45 games by David Palma Araya, from Nov 2021 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 Palma Araya has played.

What does David Palma Araya play on the first move as White?

Across 25 games with White in our database, David Palma Araya opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Palma Araya answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).

What openings does David Palma Araya play as White?

As White, David Palma Araya's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does David Palma Araya play as Black?

As Black, David Palma Araya most often plays: London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.

What is David Palma Araya's FIDE rating?

David Palma Araya is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Aug 2024).

How many games has David Palma Araya played?

Our database contains 45 games by David Palma Araya, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (44.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against David Palma Araya?

45 games by David Palma Araya 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.

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