Prepare against Gerardo Arraga
Argentina · World #127,886 classical · FIDE ID 107743
When preparing against Gerardo Arraga, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 48 games by Gerardo Arraga, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerardo Arraga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerardo Arraga 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 | 1,899 | 1,998 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 1,968 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,877 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 4 | 24 | 41.7% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerardo Arraga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerardo Arraga's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Arraga usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Arraga usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Arraga usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Arraga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Arraga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Arraga usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Gerardo Arraga's chess games
All 48 games by Gerardo Arraga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Guillermo Malbran | 2,228 | Paraguay Gran Prix U2300 08 | B30 |
| Dec 2001 | Evgeny Molchanov | 2,111 | Club Argentino-Torre Blanca Match | A57 |
| Jan 2000 | Hector Fiori | 2,097 | Reinhardt Mem | A12 |
| Jun 2011 | Carlos Eleodoro Juarez | 2,087 | 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | B80 |
| Oct 2012 | Maisa Nejanky | 2,050 | 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| Paraguay Gran Prix U2300 08 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| Buenos Aires Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Reinhardt Mem | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,087 |
| Paraguay Gran Prix U2300 07 | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,982 |
| ch-Buenos Aires CA | 2000 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,920 |
| Buenos Aires Match | 2000 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerardo Arraga's chess games?
48 games by Gerardo Arraga, from Jul 2008 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 Gerardo Arraga has played.
What does Gerardo Arraga play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gerardo Arraga opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerardo Arraga answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Gerardo Arraga play as White?
As White, Gerardo Arraga's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerardo Arraga play as Black?
As Black, Gerardo Arraga most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gerardo Arraga's FIDE rating?
Gerardo Arraga is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Gerardo Arraga played?
Our database contains 48 games by Gerardo Arraga, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerardo Arraga?
48 games by Gerardo Arraga 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.