Prepare against Miguel Chico Arbelo
Spain · World #73,877 classical · FIDE ID 22245120
When preparing against Miguel Chico Arbelo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 45 games by Miguel Chico Arbelo, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Chico Arbelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Chico Arbelo 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 | 1,809 | 1,831 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,800 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 37.8% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Chico Arbelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Chico Arbelo's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
Miguel Chico Arbelo's chess games
All 45 games by Miguel Chico Arbelo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Peter Heimbaecher | 1,828 | chT-Tenerife Preferente | B07 |
| Mar 2011 | Gonzalo Manuel Castilla Arteaga | 1,802 | 1st San Sebastian de la Gomera | D43 |
| May 2021 | Luis Francisco Aguirre Lorenzo | 1,794 | chT-Tenerife Primera | B18 |
| Aug 2012 | Marcel Verner Baartz | 1,655 | 2nd San Sebastian de la Gomera | D85 |
| Mar 2012 | Antonio Vera Padilla | 1,580 | ch-Gomera | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd San Sebastian de la Gomera | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 1,735 |
| 1st San Sebastian de la Gomera | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,820 |
| ch-Gomera | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,963 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,904 |
| 2nd San Cristobal de La Laguna Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,848 |
| 3rd San Sebastian de La Gomera | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Chico Arbelo's chess games?
45 games by Miguel Chico Arbelo, from Nov 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 Chico Arbelo has played.
What does Miguel Chico Arbelo play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Miguel Chico Arbelo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Chico Arbelo answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Miguel Chico Arbelo play as White?
As White, Miguel Chico Arbelo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Chico Arbelo play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Chico Arbelo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Miguel Chico Arbelo's FIDE rating?
Miguel Chico Arbelo is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Miguel Chico Arbelo played?
Our database contains 45 games by Miguel Chico Arbelo, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Chico Arbelo?
45 games by Miguel Chico Arbelo 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.