Prepare against Juan Manuel Aranda
CM · Argentina · World #13,480 classical · FIDE ID 160458
When preparing against Juan Manuel Aranda, expect 1.Nf3 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Attack as White, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 658 games by Juan Manuel Aranda, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Aranda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Aranda 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 | 2,123 | 2,201 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,126 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,170 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 239 | 36 | 383 | 36.3% |
| As White | 321 | 128 | 20 | 173 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 337 | 111 | 16 | 210 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Aranda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Aranda's side.
First moves as White (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 311 | 96.9% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Aranda usually continues g3 (38.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Aranda usually continues g3 (40.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Aranda usually continues g3 (43.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Aranda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Aranda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Aranda usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 161 | 94.7% | 40.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 98 | 97.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Juan Manuel Aranda's chess games
All 658 games by Juan Manuel Aranda in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Sep 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: 239 wins, 36 draws, 383 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 188 | 78/12/98 | 41.5% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 35 | 11/2/22 | 31.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 30 | 12/1/17 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 181 | 65/8/108 | 35.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 41 | 14/4/23 | 34.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 14/1/20 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Kevin Paveto | 2,450 | ch-ARG 96th | B07 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Jul 2024 | Aman Hambleton | 2,420 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Sep 2025 | Frode Elsness | 2,418 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitry Ponomarev | 2,417 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 501 | 181 | 2,067 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,988 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 8 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Aranda's chess games?
658 games by Juan Manuel Aranda, from Mar 2016 to Sep 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 Manuel Aranda has played.
What does Juan Manuel Aranda play on the first move as White?
Across 321 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Aranda opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.a4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Aranda answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Aranda play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Aranda's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (188 games, 41.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Aranda play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Aranda most often plays: Pirc Defense (181 games, 35.9% win rate); Rat Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (35 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 337 games.
What is Juan Manuel Aranda's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Aranda is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Juan Manuel Aranda played?
Our database contains 658 games by Juan Manuel Aranda, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 36 draws, 383 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Aranda?
658 games by Juan Manuel Aranda 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.