Prepare against Juan Carlos Arias
CM · Argentina · World #19,959 classical · FIDE ID 105333
When preparing against Juan Carlos Arias, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 130 games by Juan Carlos Arias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Arias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Arias 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 | 2,057 | 2,215 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,116 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,130 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 47 | 52 | 31 | 36.2% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Arias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Arias's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 21.9% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 14.1% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Arias usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Arias usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 57.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Juan Carlos Arias's chess games
All 130 games by Juan Carlos Arias 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: 47 wins, 52 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,504 | Villa Tehuelches 50 Anniversary 2nd | A47 |
| Nov 2015 | German Della Morte | 2,421 | 1st Neuquen Patagonia Open | B35 |
| May 2013 | Andres Humberto Rojas Barrero | 2,227 | 9th American Continental | D36 |
| Dec 2016 | Martin Ezequiel Acosta | 2,118 | ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | A05 |
| Oct 2016 | Fabian Pierucci | 2,026 | ch-Pan American U2300 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,911 |
| 9th American Continental | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,187 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| Ushuaia Herrera Memorial | 2004 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Villa Tehuelches Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| Villa Tehuelches 50 Anniversary 2nd | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Arias's chess games?
130 games by Juan Carlos Arias, 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 Juan Carlos Arias has played.
What does Juan Carlos Arias play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Arias opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Arias answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Arias play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Arias's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Arias play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Arias most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Juan Carlos Arias's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Arias is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Juan Carlos Arias played?
Our database contains 130 games by Juan Carlos Arias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 52 draws, 31 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Arias?
130 games by Juan Carlos Arias 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.