Prepare against Rafael De Azua Arpi
Spain · World #55,074 classical · FIDE ID 32069480
Our database contains 126 games by Rafael De Azua Arpi, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael De Azua Arpi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael De Azua Arpi 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 | 1,874 | 1,971 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,950 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 49 | 24 | 53 | 38.9% |
| As White | 62 | 30 | 11 | 21 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 13 | 32 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael De Azua Arpi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael De Azua Arpi's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Arpi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Arpi usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Arpi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 83.8% | 33.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Rafael De Azua Arpi's chess games
All 126 games by Rafael De Azua Arpi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 49 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Luis Parals Marce | 2,217 | 28th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | A29 |
| Oct 2012 | Emili Colls Gelaberto | 2,143 | Palafrugell Gelpi Mem 27th | E94 |
| Jul 2015 | Alex Lienhard | 2,139 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C18 |
| Jul 2013 | Diana Carime Real Pereyra | 2,076 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2012 | Javier Layola Barrionuevo | 2,061 | 14th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| 45th Barcelona Tres Peons B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2013 | 8 | 1 | 1,824 |
| ch-Girona Territorial | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,770 |
| 47th Barcelona Tres Peons-A | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| 28th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| Palafrugell Gelpi Mem 27th | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| Barcelona 150 Anniversary 1 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael De Azua Arpi's chess games?
126 games by Rafael De Azua Arpi, from Jan 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 Rafael De Azua Arpi has played.
What does Rafael De Azua Arpi play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Rafael De Azua Arpi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael De Azua Arpi answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rafael De Azua Arpi play as White?
As White, Rafael De Azua Arpi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael De Azua Arpi play as Black?
As Black, Rafael De Azua Arpi most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Rafael De Azua Arpi's FIDE rating?
Rafael De Azua Arpi is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Rafael De Azua Arpi played?
Our database contains 126 games by Rafael De Azua Arpi, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael De Azua Arpi?
126 games by Rafael De Azua Arpi 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.