Prepare against Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes
Spain · World #36,909 classical · FIDE ID 2278707
When preparing against Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 5.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes 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 | 1,950 | 2,012 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 2,007 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,939 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 88 | 46 | 128 | 33.6% |
| As White | 126 | 43 | 25 | 58 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 136 | 45 | 21 | 70 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 97.6% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Yanes usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Yanes usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Yanes usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Yanes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Yanes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 95.0% | 43.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes's chess games
All 262 games by Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 88 wins, 46 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 51 | 16/13/22 | 31.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 14/0/8 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 1/7/12 | 5.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Thomas Reich | 2,408 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | A52 |
| Nov 2019 | Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia | 2,404 | chT-Tenerife Preferente 1920 | D02 |
| May 2009 | Adalberto Villavicencio Martinez | 2,363 | 3rd La Laguna Open | D45 |
| Nov 2001 | Raimundo Francisco Crespo | 2,209 | ch-Tenerife prel | A46 |
| Jun 2005 | Herbert Hager | 2,150 | 3rd Bajada de la Virgen Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 1,968 |
| chT-Tenerife | 2013 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,230 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,729 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,708 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes's chess games?
262 games by Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes, from Oct 2004 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 Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes has played.
What does Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (51 games, 31.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 5.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes played?
Our database contains 262 games by Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 46 draws, 128 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes?
262 games by Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes 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.