Prepare against Cesar Alcala Gonzalez
FM · Spain · World #3,532 classical · FIDE ID 24584878
Our database contains 425 games by Cesar Alcala Gonzalez, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Alcala Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Alcala Gonzalez 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 | 2,318 | 2,358 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,278 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,169 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 170 | 97 | 156 | 40.0% |
| As White | 213 | 104 | 43 | 64 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 212 | 66 | 54 | 92 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Alcala Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Alcala Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 101 | 87.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 12.2% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 96.3% | 41.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Cesar Alcala Gonzalez's chess games
All 425 games by Cesar Alcala Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 170 wins, 97 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 12/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,667 | ch-Iberoamerican Rapid | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,499 | 26th Sants Open | A57 |
| Aug 2025 | Miloje Ratkovic | 2,479 | 26th Sants Open | E21 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrei Macovei | 2,436 | 45th Barbera del Valles Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 32 | 13.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 1,921 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,051 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,362 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Barcelona Navidad IM 1 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 15th Barcelona IM | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,190 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Alcala Gonzalez's chess games?
425 games by Cesar Alcala Gonzalez, from Jul 2016 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 Cesar Alcala Gonzalez has played.
What does Cesar Alcala Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Cesar Alcala Gonzalez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Alcala Gonzalez answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Cesar Alcala Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Cesar Alcala Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Alcala Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Alcala Gonzalez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Cesar Alcala Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Cesar Alcala Gonzalez is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Cesar Alcala Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 425 games by Cesar Alcala Gonzalez, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 97 draws, 156 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Alcala Gonzalez?
425 games by Cesar Alcala Gonzalez 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.