Prepare against Rafael Grao Amaya
Spain · World #90,000 classical · FIDE ID 22235027
When preparing against Rafael Grao Amaya, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Rafael Grao Amaya, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Grao Amaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Grao Amaya 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 | 1,759 | 1,829 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,784 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Grao Amaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Grao Amaya's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Amaya usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Amaya usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Amaya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Rafael Grao Amaya's chess games
All 34 games by Rafael Grao Amaya in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Miguel Echarri Torres | 2,106 | 7th Sant Adria | D00 |
| May 2015 | Javier Andinach Carrasco | 2,095 | 11th Sant Adria de Besos Open | A46 |
| Apr 2015 | Nestor Dougas Chavarria | 2,064 | 11th Sant Adria de Besos Open | D02 |
| Jul 2007 | Fernando Sanz Bastos | 2,025 | 30th Barbera del Valles Open B | C97 |
| Aug 2017 | Javier Morais Carreras | 1,939 | Badalona Open B 43rd | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,647 |
| 11th Sant Adria de Besos Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,066 |
| Badalona Open B 43rd | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,753 |
| 7th Sant Adria | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,840 |
| Sant Adria de Besos Open 13th | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,908 |
| 30th Barbera del Valles Open B | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,868 |
| 09th Sant Adria de Besos Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,710 |
| Barcelona Escacs CC | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Grao Amaya's chess games?
34 games by Rafael Grao Amaya, from Oct 2007 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 Grao Amaya has played.
What does Rafael Grao Amaya play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rafael Grao Amaya opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Grao Amaya answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games).
What openings does Rafael Grao Amaya play as White?
As White, Rafael Grao Amaya's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Grao Amaya play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Grao Amaya most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rafael Grao Amaya's FIDE rating?
Rafael Grao Amaya is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Rafael Grao Amaya played?
Our database contains 34 games by Rafael Grao Amaya, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Grao Amaya?
34 games by Rafael Grao Amaya 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.