Prepare against Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela
Spain · World #5,035 classical · FIDE ID 54535760
When preparing against Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela 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 | 2,273 | 2,273 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,148 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,241 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 55 | 41 | 83 | 30.6% |
| As White | 102 | 30 | 23 | 48 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 97.1% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues Nf3 (33.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 51.3% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela's chess games
All 180 games by Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 55 wins, 41 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/3/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,509 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Andres Merario Alarcon | 2,416 | 91st ch-ESP 2026 | B54 |
| Dec 2024 | Blazo Kalezic | 2,382 | European Blitz 2024 | C72 |
| Jul 2025 | Pau Marin Ferragut | 2,380 | IV Sant Joan de Alacant | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,362 | II Emilio Sanchez Jerez | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2026 | 11 | 2 | 2,275 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,154 |
| IV Sant Joan de Alacant | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| Montserrat Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,268 |
| 2nd Colonia de Sant Jordi Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| I Blitz Odiseo Chess Masters | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,370 |
| 57th Mislata Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela's chess games?
180 games by Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Yuste Valenzuela has played.
What does Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela play as White?
As White, Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela played?
Our database contains 180 games by Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 41 draws, 83 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela?
180 games by Alejandro Yuste Valenzuela 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.