Prepare against Aco Alvir
IM · Austria · World #5,623 classical · FIDE ID 14400367
When preparing against Aco Alvir, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 730 games by Aco Alvir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aco Alvir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aco Alvir 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 | 2,257 | 2,404 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,454 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,311 | 2,477 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 730 | 281 | 292 | 157 | 38.5% |
| As White | 362 | 160 | 137 | 65 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 368 | 121 | 155 | 92 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aco Alvir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aco Alvir's side.
First moves as White (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 352 | 97.2% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.9% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Alvir usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Alvir usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Alvir usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Alvir usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Alvir usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Alvir usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 64 | 41.3% | 64.1% |
| c5 | 49 | 31.6% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 26 | 16.8% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.2% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 76.1% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 15 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.2% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Aco Alvir's chess games
All 730 games by Aco Alvir in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 281 wins, 292 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 22/17/18 | 38.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 18/9/9 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/10/0 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 84 | 33/35/16 | 39.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 8/15/11 | 23.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| E62 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Jure Skoberne | 2,551 | Boeblingen Open 33rd | A48 |
| Oct 2012 | Davit Shengelia | 2,529 | ch-AUT Rapid | B42 |
| Jan 1997 | Ralf Lau | 2,495 | ch-Vienna | B48 |
| Oct 2011 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,476 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | E94 |
| Jan 1995 | Sandor Videki | 2,470 | 4th Donau Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Vienna State | 2017 | 35 | 20 | 2,379 |
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 29 | 16 | 2,330 |
| Oberwart Open | 2011 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-Vienna | 2018 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-Steyr | 2011 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,325 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,200 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,217 |
| Budapest | 1997 | 13 | 7 | 2,300 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolaus Stanec (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aco Alvir's chess games?
730 games by Aco Alvir, from Apr 2003 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 Aco Alvir has played.
What does Aco Alvir play on the first move as White?
Across 362 games with White in our database, Aco Alvir opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aco Alvir answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Aco Alvir play as White?
As White, Aco Alvir's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 362 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aco Alvir play as Black?
As Black, Aco Alvir most often plays: Modern Defense (84 games, 39.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 368 games.
What is Aco Alvir's FIDE rating?
Aco Alvir is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,311 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (May 2013).
How many games has Aco Alvir played?
Our database contains 730 games by Aco Alvir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 292 draws, 157 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aco Alvir?
730 games by Aco Alvir 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.