Prepare against Martin Arean
URY · World #27,971 classical · FIDE ID 3002624
Our database contains 65 games by Martin Arean, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Arean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Arean 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 | 1,998 | 2,066 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 2,006 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 2,045 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 14 | 29 | 33.8% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Arean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Arean's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 23.5% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Arean usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Arean usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Arean usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arean usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Arean usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Arean usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Martin Arean's chess games
All 65 games by Martin Arean in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Gabriel Curi | 2,205 | ch-URU sf | A64 |
| Nov 2011 | Daniel Tacoronte | 2,187 | Latin Cup | E87 |
| Apr 2011 | Sebastian Granara Barreto | 2,171 | ch-URU | A57 |
| Feb 2008 | Claudio Barrere | 2,125 | ch-South American U20 3rd | D04 |
| Mar 2010 | Mauro Barboza | 2,098 | ch-URU sf | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2022 | 16 | 8 | 2,039 |
| ch-URU | 2011 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-South American U20 3rd | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Montevideo La Proa 1800+ Open | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-URU Department | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-URU | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,148 |
| chTA-URU | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Arean's chess games?
65 games by Martin Arean, from Mar 2010 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 Martin Arean has played.
What does Martin Arean play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Martin Arean opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Arean answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Martin Arean play as White?
As White, Martin Arean's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Arean play as Black?
As Black, Martin Arean most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Martin Arean's FIDE rating?
Martin Arean is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Martin Arean played?
Our database contains 65 games by Martin Arean, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Arean?
65 games by Martin Arean 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.