Prepare against Maritza Arribas Robaina
WGM · Cuba · World #5,366 classical · FIDE ID 3501418
When preparing against Maritza Arribas Robaina, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,142 games by Maritza Arribas Robaina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maritza Arribas Robaina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maritza Arribas Robaina 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 | 2,264 | 2,366 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,290 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,338 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,142 | 427 | 434 | 281 | 37.4% |
| As White | 575 | 234 | 221 | 120 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 567 | 193 | 213 | 161 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maritza Arribas Robaina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maritza Arribas Robaina's side.
First moves as White (575 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 504 | 87.7% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 49 | 8.5% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 3.5% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Robaina usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Robaina usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Robaina usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Robaina usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Robaina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Robaina usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 174 | 58.8% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 59 | 19.9% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 51 | 17.2% | 72.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 72.2% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 24 | 12.4% | 27.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 5.7% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.1% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
Maritza Arribas Robaina's chess games
All 1,142 games by Maritza Arribas Robaina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 427 wins, 434 draws, 281 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 83 | 33/34/16 | 39.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 76 | 28/29/19 | 36.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 22/23/4 | 44.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 39 | 17/14/8 | 43.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 6/12/2 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 57 | 25/19/13 | 43.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 16/23/14 | 30.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 48 | 29/14/5 | 60.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 36 | 19/12/5 | 52.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 34 | 12/6/16 | 35.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 4/15/6 | 16.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Manuel Leon Hoyos | 2,582 | Mexico Open | B51 |
| Nov 2012 | Bela Khotenashvili | 2,504 | World-ch w k.o. | E07 |
| Nov 2002 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,497 | Olympiad Women-35 | B31 |
| Feb 2017 | Yang Shen | 2,479 | World-ch w k.o. | C84 |
| Oct 2015 | Luis Lazaro Aguero Jimenez | 2,459 | 9th Bogota University Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB w | 2024 | 121 | 76.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-Pan American w | 2016 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,325 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2017 | 33 | 14 | 2,382 |
| Capablanca Memorial D | 1996 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,201 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 1990 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,269 |
| Capablanca Memorial w | 1995 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,267 |
| Manresa Open | 1998 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,378 |
| 1st Quito Copa Saeta | 1997 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vivian Ramon Pita (27 games) · Zirka Frometa Castillo (20 games) · Yerisbel Miranda Llanes (14 games) · Oleiny Linares Napoles (13 games) · Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti (10 games) · Yaniela Forgas Moreno (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maritza Arribas Robaina's chess games?
1,142 games by Maritza Arribas Robaina, from Apr 2003 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 Maritza Arribas Robaina has played.
What does Maritza Arribas Robaina play on the first move as White?
Across 575 games with White in our database, Maritza Arribas Robaina opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maritza Arribas Robaina answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Maritza Arribas Robaina play as White?
As White, Maritza Arribas Robaina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (83 games, 39.8% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (49 games, 44.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 575 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maritza Arribas Robaina play as Black?
As Black, Maritza Arribas Robaina most often plays: Indian Defense (57 games, 43.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (53 games, 30.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (48 games, 60.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 567 games.
What is Maritza Arribas Robaina's FIDE rating?
Maritza Arribas Robaina is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Maritza Arribas Robaina played?
Our database contains 1,142 games by Maritza Arribas Robaina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 427 wins, 434 draws, 281 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maritza Arribas Robaina?
1,142 games by Maritza Arribas Robaina 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.