Prepare against Alberto De Luna Butz
Spain · World #66,911 classical · FIDE ID 2269007
When preparing against Alberto De Luna Butz, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Alberto De Luna Butz, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alberto De Luna Butz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto De Luna Butz 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 | 1,832 | 1,977 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,619 | 1,684 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 86 | 64 | 126 | 31.2% |
| As White | 135 | 55 | 30 | 50 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 141 | 31 | 34 | 76 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto De Luna Butz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto De Luna Butz's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 48.9% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 28.1% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 15.6% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 53.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Butz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Butz usually continues Bg5 (58.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Butz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Butz usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Butz usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Butz usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 45.3% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 25.0% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 48.9% | 30.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 21.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Alberto De Luna Butz's chess games
All 276 games by Alberto De Luna Butz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Oct 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: 86 wins, 64 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 0/4/11 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Dmitry A Zaitsev | 2,225 | Moscow Open | C29 |
| Oct 2020 | Juan Antonio Villar Reymundo | 2,157 | 17th Calvia Amateur Open | A30 |
| Oct 2026 | Wilbert Yanez Rodriguez | 2,136 | Campeonato Espana Individual Veteranos 2026 | S50 | A45 |
| Feb 2009 | Evgenia Matsokina | 2,036 | Moscow Open B | A45 |
| Feb 2011 | Vagram Nersesian | 2,030 | Moscow Open E | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2021 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 1,780 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,779 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,833 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,771 |
| 16th Chigorin Mem | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,985 |
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto De Luna Butz's chess games?
276 games by Alberto De Luna Butz, from Jan 2004 to Oct 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 Alberto De Luna Butz has played.
What does Alberto De Luna Butz play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Alberto De Luna Butz opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto De Luna Butz answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alberto De Luna Butz play as White?
As White, Alberto De Luna Butz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto De Luna Butz play as Black?
As Black, Alberto De Luna Butz most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Alberto De Luna Butz's FIDE rating?
Alberto De Luna Butz is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,619 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Alberto De Luna Butz played?
Our database contains 276 games by Alberto De Luna Butz, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 64 draws, 126 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto De Luna Butz?
276 games by Alberto De Luna Butz 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.