Prepare against Pablo Barragan Arriaza
Spain · World #29,505 classical · FIDE ID 32057130
When preparing against Pablo Barragan Arriaza, expect 1.c4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Pablo Barragan Arriaza, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Barragan Arriaza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Barragan Arriaza 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 | 1,989 | 2,030 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 60 | 38 | 55 | 39.2% |
| As White | 79 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 74 | 31 | 17 | 26 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Barragan Arriaza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Barragan Arriaza's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 61 | 77.2% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 17.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 77% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Arriaza usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Arriaza usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Arriaza usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Arriaza usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Arriaza usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 16 | 44.4% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 96.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Pablo Barragan Arriaza's chess games
All 153 games by Pablo Barragan Arriaza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 60 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Pablo Luis Aguado Doncel | 2,129 | ch-ESP U18 | D55 |
| Sep 2017 | Samuel Bustos Bernardo | 2,096 | 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | D36 |
| Feb 2020 | Israel Barbero Rodriguez | 1,982 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | C50 |
| Feb 2017 | Ignacio Morera Rodriguez | 1,972 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | D31 |
| Feb 2018 | Jim Carlos Andrade Sandoval | 1,971 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2021 | 46 | 28.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Madrid U16 | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,460 |
| 8th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Barragan Arriaza's chess games?
153 games by Pablo Barragan Arriaza, from Oct 2012 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 Pablo Barragan Arriaza has played.
What does Pablo Barragan Arriaza play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Pablo Barragan Arriaza opens with 1.c4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Barragan Arriaza answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pablo Barragan Arriaza play as White?
As White, Pablo Barragan Arriaza's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Barragan Arriaza play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Barragan Arriaza most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Pablo Barragan Arriaza's FIDE rating?
Pablo Barragan Arriaza is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (May 2018).
How many games has Pablo Barragan Arriaza played?
Our database contains 153 games by Pablo Barragan Arriaza, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 38 draws, 55 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Barragan Arriaza?
153 games by Pablo Barragan Arriaza 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.