Prepare against Alejandro Pablo Mari
FM · Spain · World #4,889 classical · FIDE ID 2200287
When preparing against Alejandro Pablo Mari, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.7% over 37 games.
Our database contains 504 games by Alejandro Pablo Mari, covering Jan 1977 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Pablo Mari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Pablo Mari 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 | 2,277 | 2,450 | Jan 1978 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,383 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 504 | 185 | 173 | 146 | 36.7% |
| As White | 265 | 95 | 102 | 68 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 239 | 90 | 71 | 78 | 37.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2025): 239 rated games against 195 different opponents, across 33 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 230 | 76 | 89 | 65 | 33.0% | 2,290 | 2,314 | 13 |
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 2,187 | 2,142 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 97 | 10 | 44 | 43 | 10.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 130 | 66 | 43 | 21 | 50.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 13 vs IM · 15 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1,929 | 1,974 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2,024 | 2,024 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,136 | 2,225 |
| 2022 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2,378 | 2,428 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,225 | 2,091 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,330 | 2,263 |
| 2019 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2,262 | 2,283 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2,229 | 2,229 |
| 2017 | 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 2,322 | 2,352 |
| 2016 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2,216 | 2,305 |
| 2015 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2,359 | 2,339 |
| 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2,149 | 2,449 |
| 2013 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2,246 | 2,267 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2,463 | 2,423 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2,501 | 2,323 |
| 2010 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2,343 | 2,515 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,357 | 2,402 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2,405 | 2,405 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2,407 | 2,274 |
Where Alejandro Pablo Mari has played
Spain (30) · Portugal (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Pablo Mari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Pablo Mari's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 80.4% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 27 | 10.2% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mari usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mari usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mari usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mari usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mari usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mari usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 45.3% | 49.1% |
| c6 | 26 | 22.2% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 12.0% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.3% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 64.2% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 12.3% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 11.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.9% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Alejandro Pablo Mari's chess games
All 504 games by Alejandro Pablo Mari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 1977 - 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: 185 wins, 173 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/16/14 | 31.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 11/13/13 | 29.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Walter Arencibia Rodriguez | 2,560 | Barbera del Valles Open | D00 |
| Jan 2017 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,533 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B19 |
| Aug 2000 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,526 | chT-ESP | B91 |
| Jan 1991 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,510 | ch-ESP | A90 |
| Dec 2002 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,510 | chT-ESP | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 78 | 42 | 2,389 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 52 | 26 | 2,399 |
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 48 | 29.5 | 2,456 |
| Castellar Open | 1999 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,504 |
| ch-Catalunya | 1995 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,482 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2009 | 15 | 8 | 2,409 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2017 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| 14th Wch U20 | 1975 | 13 | 7.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Pablo Mari's chess games?
504 games by Alejandro Pablo Mari, from Jan 1977 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 Alejandro Pablo Mari has played.
What does Alejandro Pablo Mari play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Alejandro Pablo Mari opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Pablo Mari answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Pablo Mari play as White?
As White, Alejandro Pablo Mari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Pablo Mari play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Pablo Mari most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 29.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Alejandro Pablo Mari's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Pablo Mari is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Jan 1978).
How many games has Alejandro Pablo Mari played?
Our database contains 504 games by Alejandro Pablo Mari, covering Jan 1977 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 173 draws, 146 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Pablo Mari?
504 games by Alejandro Pablo Mari 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.