Prepare against Javier Aracil Serra
Spain · World #24,552 classical · FIDE ID 2220601
When preparing against Javier Aracil Serra, expect 1.e4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%).
Our database contains 59 games by Javier Aracil Serra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Aracil Serra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Aracil Serra 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 | 2,021 | 2,221 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,015 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,103 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 42.4% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Aracil Serra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Aracil Serra's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 31.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 25.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Serra usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Javier Aracil Serra's chess games
All 59 games by Javier Aracil Serra 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: 25 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Santiago Pons Sastre | 2,295 | chT-ESP | D32 |
| Feb 2004 | Jose Coret Frasquet | 2,258 | Valencia Autonomico-B | A65 |
| Jan 1996 | Raimundo Francisco Crespo | 2,205 | chT-Autonomico | A38 |
| Jan 2009 | Jose Manuel Crecente Penalba | 2,140 | Valencia Autonomico Sur A | A21 |
| Dec 2013 | Javier Nicolas Zapata | 2,084 | 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante Open 2 | 1989 | 7 | 4 | 2,464 |
| ch-Alcoy Region | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| Valencia Autonomico Sur A | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,288 |
| Cajas Open | 1989 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,010 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,206 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-ESP | 1980 | 4 | 2 | 2,390 |
| 40th ch-ESP | 1975 | 4 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Aracil Serra's chess games?
59 games by Javier Aracil Serra, 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 Javier Aracil Serra has played.
What does Javier Aracil Serra play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Javier Aracil Serra opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Aracil Serra answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Javier Aracil Serra play as White?
As White, Javier Aracil Serra's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Aracil Serra play as Black?
As Black, Javier Aracil Serra most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Javier Aracil Serra's FIDE rating?
Javier Aracil Serra is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Javier Aracil Serra played?
Our database contains 59 games by Javier Aracil Serra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Aracil Serra?
59 games by Javier Aracil Serra 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.