Prepare against Guillermo Arias Boo
FM · Spain · World #8,149 classical · FIDE ID 2209870
Our database contains 278 games by Guillermo Arias Boo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillermo Arias Boo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillermo Arias Boo 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 | 2,202 | 2,352 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,283 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,283 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 102 | 91 | 85 | 36.7% |
| As White | 134 | 61 | 33 | 40 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 144 | 41 | 58 | 45 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillermo Arias Boo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillermo Arias Boo's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 43.3% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 47 | 35.1% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 23 | 17.2% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Boo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Boo usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Boo usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Boo usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Boo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Boo usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 61.7% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.3% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 11.7% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 72.5% | 45.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Guillermo Arias Boo's chess games
All 278 games by Guillermo Arias Boo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 102 wins, 91 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Julio Antonio Hernando Rodrigo | 2,389 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | C11 |
| Jan 2018 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,383 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | E62 |
| Jan 1994 | Torbjorn Glimbrant | 2,370 | chT-Catalunya | C18 |
| Jan 1994 | Jorge De La Riva Aguado | 2,345 | chT-Catalunya | C65 |
| Mar 2017 | Juan David Becerra | 2,341 | chT-Catalunya GpB final | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 53 | 37.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 50 | 29.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2003 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,309 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,162 |
| Sitges Open | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,278 |
| Barcelona Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| Vila de Poblenou Open | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillermo Arias Boo's chess games?
278 games by Guillermo Arias Boo, from Apr 2003 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 Guillermo Arias Boo has played.
What does Guillermo Arias Boo play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Guillermo Arias Boo opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillermo Arias Boo answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Guillermo Arias Boo play as White?
As White, Guillermo Arias Boo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillermo Arias Boo play as Black?
As Black, Guillermo Arias Boo most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Guillermo Arias Boo's FIDE rating?
Guillermo Arias Boo is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Guillermo Arias Boo played?
Our database contains 278 games by Guillermo Arias Boo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 91 draws, 85 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillermo Arias Boo?
278 games by Guillermo Arias Boo 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.