Prepare against Edwin Vega Araya
CRI · World #60,446 classical · FIDE ID 6500536
When preparing against Edwin Vega Araya, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 67 games by Edwin Vega Araya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edwin Vega Araya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwin Vega 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 | 1,854 | 2,115 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,999 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,955 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 38.8% |
| As White | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwin Vega Araya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwin Vega Araya's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 81.3% | 71.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 71.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Araya usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Araya usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Edwin Vega Araya's chess games
All 67 games by Edwin Vega Araya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Jose Enrique Trejos Perez | 2,203 | ch-CRI qual | B75 |
| Feb 2003 | Yehuda Malinarski | 2,199 | Gibraltar Masters | A05 |
| Jan 2002 | Sergio Bermudez Vives | 2,168 | ch-CRI | A65 |
| Jan 2002 | David Rodriguez Chaverri | 2,066 | ch-CRI | B47 |
| Jan 2003 | Kevin White | 2,053 | Gibraltar Masters | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,078 |
| ch-CRI qual | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 72nd ch-CRI Phase1 | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 1,997 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| Santa Barbara Avendano Memorial | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| Santa Barbara Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| Campeonato Nacional Senior Costa Rica 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,809 |
| Balmaceda Segura Memorial Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwin Vega Araya's chess games?
67 games by Edwin Vega Araya, from Apr 2003 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 Edwin Vega Araya has played.
What does Edwin Vega Araya play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Edwin Vega Araya opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwin Vega Araya answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Edwin Vega Araya play as White?
As White, Edwin Vega Araya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwin Vega Araya play as Black?
As Black, Edwin Vega Araya most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Edwin Vega Araya's FIDE rating?
Edwin Vega Araya is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Edwin Vega Araya played?
Our database contains 67 games by Edwin Vega Araya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwin Vega Araya?
67 games by Edwin Vega 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.