Prepare against Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil
Spain · World #36,268 classical · FIDE ID 22218696
When preparing against Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil, expect 1.c4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil 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 | 1,953 | 2,242 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 19 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 52.0% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 44.0% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gil usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Gil usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Gil usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Gil usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gil usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil's chess games
All 40 games by Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E68 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A95 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,388 | ch-Euskadi | D12 |
| Feb 2011 | Jon Angulo Martinez | 2,225 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | A28 |
| Feb 2010 | Juan M. Salinero de Prado | 2,132 | chT-Euskadi | A11 |
| Apr 2010 | Asier Lakunza Plazaola | 2,093 | ch-Euskadi | A28 |
| Jan 2015 | Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez | 2,087 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2018 | 15 | 5 | 2,084 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-Euskadi | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,232 |
| chT-Vasco | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil's chess games?
40 games by Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil, from Jul 2007 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 Ignacio Arnaez Gil has played.
What does Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil play as White?
As White, Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil play as Black?
As Black, Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil's FIDE rating?
Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil played?
Our database contains 40 games by Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil?
40 games by Juan Ignacio Arnaez Gil 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.