Prepare against Miguel Angel Crespo Arce
Spain · World #133,971 classical · FIDE ID 2261987
When preparing against Miguel Angel Crespo Arce, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 271 games by Miguel Angel Crespo Arce, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Crespo Arce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Crespo Arce 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 | 1,636 | 1,863 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,726 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 105 | 43 | 123 | 38.7% |
| As White | 134 | 57 | 16 | 61 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 137 | 48 | 27 | 62 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Crespo Arce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Crespo Arce's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 44 | 32.8% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Arce usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Arce usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Arce usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Arce usually continues Bg5 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Arce usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Arce usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 60.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 24.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 86.0% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Miguel Angel Crespo Arce's chess games
All 271 games by Miguel Angel Crespo Arce in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 105 wins, 43 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | David Patallo Bermudez | 2,519 | chT-Asturias Gr-A 0304 | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Amador Gonzalez De La Nava | 2,365 | chT-Asturias | B33 |
| Nov 2006 | Antonio 1963 Rodriguez Rodriguez | 2,297 | ch-ESP Open | A45 |
| May 2002 | Carlos Gonzalez Fuente | 2,254 | 2nd Gijon Gallego Memorial | B34 |
| Jan 1998 | Omar Rodriguez | 2,205 | Santa Olaya Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 20 | 10 | 2,135 |
| Infiesto Open | 1997 | 18 | 9 | – |
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 17 | 9 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 17 | 9.5 | – |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,155 |
| chB-Asturias | 1999 | 16 | 8.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 12 | 9 | 2,465 |
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Crespo Arce's chess games?
271 games by Miguel Angel Crespo Arce, from Oct 2004 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 Crespo Arce has played.
What does Miguel Angel Crespo Arce play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Crespo Arce opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Crespo Arce answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Crespo Arce play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Crespo Arce's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Four Knights Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Crespo Arce play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Crespo Arce most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Miguel Angel Crespo Arce's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Crespo Arce is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Miguel Angel Crespo Arce played?
Our database contains 271 games by Miguel Angel Crespo Arce, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 43 draws, 123 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Crespo Arce?
271 games by Miguel Angel Crespo Arce 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.