Prepare against Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas
Spain · World #28,682 classical · FIDE ID 32001533
When preparing against Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 61 games by Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas 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 | 1,994 | 2,096 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,043 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 47.5% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 76.7% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 69.6% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rivas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas's chess games
All 61 games by Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Nestor Gomez Salinas | 2,048 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | A29 |
| Feb 2019 | Fernando Barranco Mananet | 2,045 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-II | B23 |
| Feb 2022 | Ruben Gutierrez Mingueza | 2,043 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | B33 |
| Feb 2017 | Jose Maria Rodes Apilluelo | 2,016 | chT-Aragon Preferente A | B23 |
| Mar 2017 | Andres Manguez Tomas | 2,007 | chT-Aragon Preferente A | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-II | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,112 |
| ch-Huesca Province | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2022 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,974 |
| ch-Lleida Province | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas's chess games?
61 games by Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas, from May 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 Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas has played.
What does Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas played?
Our database contains 61 games by Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas?
61 games by Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas 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.