Prepare against Oriol Buisan Arnau
Spain · World #86,897 classical · FIDE ID 2282984
When preparing against Oriol Buisan Arnau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (40%).
Our database contains 42 games by Oriol Buisan Arnau, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oriol Buisan Arnau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oriol Buisan Arnau 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 | 1,768 | 1,780 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,710 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oriol Buisan Arnau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oriol Buisan Arnau's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Arnau usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Arnau usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arnau usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Oriol Buisan Arnau's chess games
All 42 games by Oriol Buisan Arnau in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Francisco Martin Valentin | 1,780 | 48th Barcelona Tres Peons | B32 |
| Apr 2008 | Jordi Cantan Bertoz | 1,780 | 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | D00 |
| Jul 2008 | Mariano Fernandez Macarron | 1,760 | 11th Barcelona La Lira Open D | B32 |
| May 2019 | Andranik Babayan | 1,746 | 5th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | D53 |
| Jul 2008 | Josep Rodrigo Moli | 1,736 | 11th Barcelona La Lira Open D | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,648 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| 1st Barcelona La Lira Spring Open | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,661 |
| 11th Barcelona La Lira Open D | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 1,903 |
| 48th Barcelona Tres Peons | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,779 |
| 15th Barcelona Tres Peons Open B | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,367 |
| Barcelona U2000 Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oriol Buisan Arnau's chess games?
42 games by Oriol Buisan Arnau, from Jul 2008 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 Oriol Buisan Arnau has played.
What does Oriol Buisan Arnau play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Oriol Buisan Arnau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oriol Buisan Arnau answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Oriol Buisan Arnau play as White?
As White, Oriol Buisan Arnau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oriol Buisan Arnau play as Black?
As Black, Oriol Buisan Arnau most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Oriol Buisan Arnau's FIDE rating?
Oriol Buisan Arnau is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,780 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Oriol Buisan Arnau played?
Our database contains 42 games by Oriol Buisan Arnau, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oriol Buisan Arnau?
42 games by Oriol Buisan Arnau 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.