Prepare against Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo
Spain · World #46,456 classical · FIDE ID 2260972
When preparing against Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Alexis Machin 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 | 1,907 | 2,134 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 2,125 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,031 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 162 | 73 | 155 | 41.5% |
| As White | 207 | 100 | 32 | 75 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 183 | 62 | 41 | 80 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 66.2% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 51 | 24.6% | 47.1% |
| c3 | 12 | 5.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Bc4 (78.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Arbelo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 57.7% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 34 | 35.1% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 70.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 23.4% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo's chess games
All 390 games by Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 162 wins, 73 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/3/18 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/6/17 | 45.2% |
| B40 | French Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Adalberto Villavicencio Martinez | 2,381 | 8th El Sauzal Open | B50 |
| Nov 2005 | Stefano Tatai | 2,369 | Las Palmas Open | B50 |
| Feb 2026 | Mark Quinn | 2,357 | Sligo Chess & Culture Festival 2026 - Open Blitz | A45 |
| Dec 2015 | Jorge Juan Cabrera Trujillo | 2,352 | chT-Tenerife Preferente 1516 | B27 |
| Aug 2012 | Andres Gallardo Garcia | 2,339 | 29th Cullera Open A | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,024 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,205 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,173 |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2019 | 10 | 9 | 2,196 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,929 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo's chess games?
390 games by Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo, from Apr 2003 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 Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo has played.
What does Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo play as White?
As White, Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (22 games, 54.5% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); French Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo's FIDE rating?
Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo played?
Our database contains 390 games by Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 73 draws, 155 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Alexis Machin Arbelo?
390 games by Pedro Alexis Machin 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.