Prepare against Alexei Tapia Ostolaza
FM · Panama · World #8,927 classical · FIDE ID 6600581
When preparing against Alexei Tapia Ostolaza, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Alexei Tapia Ostolaza, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexei Tapia Ostolaza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexei Tapia Ostolaza 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 | 2,188 | 2,274 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,171 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,212 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 61 | 37 | 66 | 37.2% |
| As White | 81 | 39 | 16 | 26 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 21 | 40 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexei Tapia Ostolaza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexei Tapia Ostolaza's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 88.9% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 11.1% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 59.7% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ostolaza usually continues g3 (76.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ostolaza usually continues g3 (52.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Ostolaza usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Ostolaza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ostolaza usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ostolaza usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Alexei Tapia Ostolaza's chess games
All 164 games by Alexei Tapia Ostolaza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 61 wins, 37 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 24/3/10 | 64.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,513 | Titled Tue | A36 |
| May 2019 | Mathias Womacka | 2,449 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Sep 2026 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,411 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B40 |
| Aug 2019 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,385 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| Aug 2019 | Pablo Ollier | 2,382 | Titled Tue | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 29 | 2,161 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,263 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,343 |
| 5th Panama Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,232 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexei Tapia Ostolaza's chess games?
164 games by Alexei Tapia Ostolaza, from Nov 2013 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 Alexei Tapia Ostolaza has played.
What does Alexei Tapia Ostolaza play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Alexei Tapia Ostolaza opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexei Tapia Ostolaza answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexei Tapia Ostolaza play as White?
As White, Alexei Tapia Ostolaza's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (37 games, 64.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexei Tapia Ostolaza play as Black?
As Black, Alexei Tapia Ostolaza most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Alexei Tapia Ostolaza's FIDE rating?
Alexei Tapia Ostolaza is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Alexei Tapia Ostolaza played?
Our database contains 164 games by Alexei Tapia Ostolaza, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 37 draws, 66 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexei Tapia Ostolaza?
164 games by Alexei Tapia Ostolaza 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.