Prepare against Walter Cuevas Araya
FM · CHL · World #18,688 classical · FIDE ID 3405028
Our database contains 605 games by Walter Cuevas Araya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Walter Cuevas Araya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Cuevas Araya 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 | 2,069 | 2,318 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,215 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,186 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 605 | 248 | 111 | 246 | 41.0% |
| As White | 295 | 126 | 55 | 114 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 310 | 122 | 56 | 132 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Cuevas Araya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Cuevas Araya's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 67.1% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 84 | 28.5% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.4% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Araya usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Araya usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 79 | 48.5% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 60 | 36.8% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 18 | 11.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 68.3% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 21 | 20.8% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Walter Cuevas Araya's chess games
All 605 games by Walter Cuevas Araya 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: 248 wins, 111 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 30 | 12/8/10 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Jul 2025 | J Rubes | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | C56 |
| Apr 2021 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,421 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B13 |
| Feb 2019 | Nicolas Abarca Gonzalez | 2,418 | ch-CHI | B12 |
| May 2021 | Bakhtiyar Nugumanov | 2,375 | Titled Arena May 8th | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 190 | 72.5 | 2,101 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,052 |
| Santiago Endesa Interempresas Team Tournament B | 2010 | 22 | 16 | 2,249 |
| ch-CHI | 2019 | 20 | 6 | 2,144 |
| Santiago Endesa Classification | 2010 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,197 |
| Santiago Endesa 05 | 2010 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-CHI | 2012 | 17 | 11 | 2,244 |
| Santiago Endesa 07 | 2009 | 17 | 10 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Cuevas Araya's chess games?
605 games by Walter Cuevas Araya, 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 Walter Cuevas Araya has played.
What does Walter Cuevas Araya play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Walter Cuevas Araya opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Cuevas Araya answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Walter Cuevas Araya play as White?
As White, Walter Cuevas Araya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Cuevas Araya play as Black?
As Black, Walter Cuevas Araya most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Englund Gambit (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Walter Cuevas Araya's FIDE rating?
Walter Cuevas Araya is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Walter Cuevas Araya played?
Our database contains 605 games by Walter Cuevas Araya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 111 draws, 246 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Cuevas Araya?
605 games by Walter Cuevas Araya 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.