Prepare against Adrian Alpern
CM · Argentina · World #11,964 classical · FIDE ID 101737
When preparing against Adrian Alpern, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 75 games by Adrian Alpern, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Alpern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Alpern 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 | 2,141 | 2,235 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,171 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 36.0% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Alpern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Alpern's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 65.0% | 71.2% |
| b3 | 9 | 22.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 71.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Alpern usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Alpern usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Alpern usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Alpern usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Alpern usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Alpern usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
Adrian Alpern's chess games
All 75 games by Adrian Alpern 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: 27 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Arturo Samur | 2,285 | Mar del Plata Open | A34 |
| Jan 1992 | Roberto Gabriel Alvarez | 2,265 | Buenos Aires FMDA tt | A53 |
| Jan 1992 | Gustavo Lezcano | 2,245 | Buenos Aires GP I | B40 |
| Mar 2008 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,037 | 39th Mar del Plata Open | A05 |
| Apr 2009 | Ruth Lovece | 2,016 | 40th Mar del Plata Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40th Mar del Plata Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| Buenos Aires GP II | 1992 | 8 | 5 | 2,365 |
| Buenos Aires Traffic Open | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,429 |
| 39th Mar del Plata Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,126 |
| Buenos Aires GEBA-A | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,317 |
| Buenos Aires GP I | 1992 | 7 | 5 | 2,406 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,416 |
| Buenos Aires FMDA tt | 1992 | 5 | 3 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Alpern's chess games?
75 games by Adrian Alpern, 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 Adrian Alpern has played.
What does Adrian Alpern play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Adrian Alpern opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.b3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Alpern answers 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Adrian Alpern play as White?
As White, Adrian Alpern's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Alpern play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Alpern most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Adrian Alpern's FIDE rating?
Adrian Alpern is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Adrian Alpern played?
Our database contains 75 games by Adrian Alpern, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Alpern?
75 games by Adrian Alpern 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.