Prepare against David Palma Araya
CHL · World #25,727 classical · FIDE ID 3457737
Our database contains 38 games by David Palma Araya, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 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.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,013 | 2,133 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,031 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 5 | 16 | 44.7% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
David Palma Araya's chess games
All 38 games by David Palma Araya in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jose Hernandez Riera | 2,163 | XIII Open de Lebu 2026 | D02 |
| May 2026 | Enrique Alfredo Farfan Ortiz | 1,993 | 14º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL B | A67 |
| Jul 2026 | Ewald Meyer Monsalve | 1,921 | 15º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL C | A90 |
| Jul 2026 | Rodolfo Silva Villalon | 1,904 | 15º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL C | D10 |
| Jan 2026 | Enzo Joaquin Ricouz Vasquez | 1,904 | Campeonato Nacional Sub-20 Chile 2026 | Absoluto | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campeonato Nacional Sub-20 Chile 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| 15º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL C | 2026 | 7 | 7 | 2,265 |
| 14º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL B | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,781 |
| 13º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL C | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| Zonal 2.5 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
| XIII Open de Lebu 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,041 |
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,875 |
| 2nd Temuco Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Palma Araya's chess games?
38 games by David Palma Araya, from Nov 2021 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 David Palma Araya has played.
What does David Palma Araya play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, David Palma Araya opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Palma Araya answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% 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); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Palma Araya's FIDE rating?
David Palma Araya is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Aug 2024).
How many games has David Palma Araya played?
Our database contains 38 games by David Palma Araya, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Palma Araya?
38 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.