Prepare against Oscar Arce Balluerca
Spain · World #65,207 classical · FIDE ID 2267624
When preparing against Oscar Arce Balluerca, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 37 games by Oscar Arce Balluerca, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Arce Balluerca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Arce Balluerca 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 | 1,837 | 2,037 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 2 | 27 | 21.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Arce Balluerca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Arce Balluerca's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Balluerca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Balluerca usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Balluerca usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Balluerca usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 11.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Oscar Arce Balluerca's chess games
All 37 games by Oscar Arce Balluerca in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 2 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Balazs Csonka | 2,480 | 16th Arad Open | B50 |
| Jul 2009 | Jose Knorr Jarillo | 2,253 | Vitoria Gasteiz Open 1st | C28 |
| Apr 2001 | Jorge Arce Balluerca | 2,141 | ch-Euskadi 15 | C30 |
| Jan 1999 | Angel Vilchez Gonzalez | 1,950 | ch-Euskadi 13th | B02 |
| Jan 1999 | Francisco Criado Plaza | 1,850 | ch-Euskadi 13th | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2002 | 14 | 2 | 1,828 |
| ch-Euskadi 13th | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 1,924 |
| ch-Euskadi 15 | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 2,014 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,797 |
| ch-Alava Absoluto | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 1,855 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gasteiz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,999 |
| Vitoria Gasteiz Open 1st | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2,653 |
| 16th Arad Open | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Arce Balluerca's chess games?
37 games by Oscar Arce Balluerca, from Jan 2009 to Aug 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 Oscar Arce Balluerca has played.
What does Oscar Arce Balluerca play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Oscar Arce Balluerca opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Arce Balluerca answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Oscar Arce Balluerca play as White?
As White, Oscar Arce Balluerca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Arce Balluerca play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Arce Balluerca most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Oscar Arce Balluerca's FIDE rating?
Oscar Arce Balluerca is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Oscar Arce Balluerca played?
Our database contains 37 games by Oscar Arce Balluerca, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 2 draws, 27 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Arce Balluerca?
37 games by Oscar Arce Balluerca 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.