Prepare against Alain Otero Marino
IM · Cuba · World #2,402 classical · FIDE ID 3524876
When preparing against Alain Otero Marino, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 508 games by Alain Otero Marino, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alain Otero Marino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain Otero Marino 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 | 2,363 | 2,363 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,353 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,353 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 508 | 234 | 82 | 192 | 46.1% |
| As White | 260 | 123 | 49 | 88 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 248 | 111 | 33 | 104 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain Otero Marino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain Otero Marino's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 81.2% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 31 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Marino usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Marino usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Marino usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Marino usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Marino usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Marino usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 106 | 80.3% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 8.3% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 11 | 8.3% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 76.8% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 23.2% | 53.1% |
Alain Otero Marino's chess games
All 508 games by Alain Otero Marino in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 234 wins, 82 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 34 | 19/2/13 | 55.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,703 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,680 | Titled Tue Late | B56 |
| Mar 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,616 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Nov 2024 | T Banusz | 2,576 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Nov 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 300 | 162.5 | 2,335 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,357 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,029 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,143 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,994 |
| 60th ch-CUB | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain Otero Marino's chess games?
508 games by Alain Otero Marino, from Jan 2015 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 Alain Otero Marino has played.
What does Alain Otero Marino play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Alain Otero Marino opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain Otero Marino answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Alain Otero Marino play as White?
As White, Alain Otero Marino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain Otero Marino play as Black?
As Black, Alain Otero Marino most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (34 games, 55.9% win rate); Italian Game (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Alain Otero Marino's FIDE rating?
Alain Otero Marino is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alain Otero Marino played?
Our database contains 508 games by Alain Otero Marino, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 82 draws, 192 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain Otero Marino?
508 games by Alain Otero Marino 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.