Maritza Arribas Robaina vs Zirka Frometa Castillo
WGM Maritza Arribas Robaina (2264) · WGM Zirka Frometa Castillo (1964)
Maritza Arribas Robaina and Zirka Frometa Castillo have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1989 and the most recent in Feb 2020. Robaina leads 8 wins to 3, with 9 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Robaina | Draws | Castillo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robaina with White | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Castillo with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Robaina | Draws | Castillo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Robaina | Draws | Castillo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 1-0 | London System | ch-CUB w |
| Feb 2018 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | ch-CUB w |
| Feb 2016 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 0-1 | London System | ch-CUB w |
| Feb 2010 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | ch-CUB w |
| May 2008 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | ch-Pan American w |
| Jan 2008 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CUB w |
| Nov 2005 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 3rd American Continental w |
| Sep 2003 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | American Continental w 2nd |
| May 2003 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Capablanca Memorial Mixto 38th |
| May 2002 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Capablanca Memorial Mixto 37th |
| Jan 2002 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-CUB w |
| May 2001 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Capablanca Memorial Mixto 36th |
| May 2000 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 35th Capablanca Memorial Mixto |
| May 1999 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Capablanca Memorial Mixto 34th |
| Jan 1997 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Capablanca Memorial Mixto 32nd |
| Jan 1996 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Capablanca Memorial D |
| Jan 1995 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Capablanca Memorial w |
| Jan 1993 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Capablanca Memorial C |
| Jan 1992 | Zirka Frometa Castillo | Maritza Arribas Robaina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Capablanca Memorial D |
| Oct 1989 | Maritza Arribas Robaina | Zirka Frometa Castillo | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | Havana Mora Mem 9th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maritza Arribas Robaina and Zirka Frometa Castillo?
In 20 recorded games, Maritza Arribas Robaina has 8 wins, Zirka Frometa Castillo has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Maritza Arribas Robaina and Zirka Frometa Castillo played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 1989 to Feb 2020.
What openings do Maritza Arribas Robaina and Zirka Frometa Castillo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.