Alejandro Mateus vs David Arenas
FM Alejandro Mateus (2252) · GM David Arenas (2344)
Alejandro Mateus and David Arenas have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Mateus leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mateus | Draws | Arenas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateus with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Arenas with White | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mateus | Draws | Arenas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mateus | Draws | Arenas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Alejandro Mateus | David Arenas Vanegas | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Medellin Raza Cup |
| Nov 2021 | Alejandro Mateus | David Arenas Vanegas | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-COL Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | David Arenas Vanegas | Alejandro Mateus | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-COL |
| Nov 2019 | David Arenas Vanegas | Alejandro Mateus | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 21st chT-COL |
| Jun 2019 | David Arenas Vanegas | Alejandro Mateus | 1-0 | Slav Defense | COL pre olympic sf2 |
| Apr 2019 | Alejandro Mateus | David Arenas Vanegas | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-COL sf1 |
| Nov 2015 | David Arenas Vanegas | Alejandro Mateus | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-COL rapid |
| Jun 2012 | David Arenas Vanegas | Alejandro Mateus | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-COL |
| Dec 2009 | Alejandro Mateus | David Arenas Vanegas | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Cali Open |
| May 2009 | David Arenas Vanegas | Alejandro Mateus | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Bogota IRT Open |
| Sep 2008 | David Arenas Vanegas | Alejandro Mateus | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Cali Olimpiad sf B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alejandro Mateus and David Arenas?
In 11 recorded games, Alejandro Mateus has 3 wins, David Arenas has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alejandro Mateus and David Arenas played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2008 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Alejandro Mateus and David Arenas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.