Prepare against Alexis Cabrera
GM · Spain · World #1,618 classical · FIDE ID 3502783
When preparing against Alexis Cabrera, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 60.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Alexis Cabrera, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexis Cabrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexis Cabrera 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 | 2,404 | 2,546 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,467 | 2,496 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 141 | 64 | 49 | 55.5% |
| As White | 132 | 86 | 24 | 22 | 65.2% |
| As Black | 122 | 55 | 40 | 27 | 45.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 619 rated games against 420 different opponents, across 94 events in 5 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 | 571 | 320 | 141 | 110 | 56.0% | 2,324 | 2,470 | 27 |
| Blitz | 48 | 34 | 2 | 12 | 70.8% | 2,204 | 2,388 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 76 | 12 | 23 | 41 | 15.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 542 | 341 | 120 | 81 | 62.9% |
Wins over titled players: 38 vs GM · 84 vs IM · 101 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 4 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 67 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2,354 | 2,391 |
| 2025 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2,303 | 2,403 |
| 2024 | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 2,268 | 2,364 |
| 2023 | 36 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 2,229 | 2,329 |
| 2022 | 38 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 2,230 | 2,398 |
| 2021 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 2,290 | 2,472 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,261 | 2,306 |
| 2019 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2,292 | 2,583 |
| 2018 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2,292 | 2,437 |
| 2017 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2,292 | 2,337 |
| 2016 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2,322 | 2,540 |
| 2015 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2,333 | 2,442 |
| 2013 | 65 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 2,342 | 2,505 |
| 2012 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 2,344 | 2,551 |
| 2011 | 51 | 32 | 5 | 14 | 2,344 | 2,485 |
| 2010 | 52 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 2,344 | 2,498 |
| 2009 | 74 | 43 | 19 | 12 | 2,351 | 2,519 |
| 2008 | 58 | 34 | 17 | 7 | 2,312 | 2,498 |
| 2007 | 45 | 24 | 9 | 12 | 2,346 | 2,453 |
| 2006 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2,271 | 2,493 |
Where Alexis Cabrera has played
Spain (86) · France (4) · England (2) · Andorra (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexis Cabrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexis Cabrera's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 72.0% | 74.2% |
| d4 | 29 | 22.0% | 75.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 74.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 75.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 61.7% | 69.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 31.9% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 67.3% | 58.6% |
| f5 | 12 | 23.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Alexis Cabrera's chess games
All 254 games by Alexis Cabrera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 141 wins, 64 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D79 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,667 | 21st Montcada Open | B19 |
| Feb 2011 | Sandipan Chanda | 2,641 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | D43 |
| Feb 2012 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,617 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | A80 |
| Jul 2013 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,612 | 21st Montcada Open | B80 |
| Dec 2008 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,588 | 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ESP Gr2 | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,532 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,445 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,554 |
| 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,654 |
| 4th Calvia Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,480 |
| 37th Sitges Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,512 |
| 13th Lorca Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,453 |
| 74th ch-ESP | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexis Cabrera's chess games?
254 games by Alexis Cabrera, from Apr 2003 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 Alexis Cabrera has played.
What does Alexis Cabrera play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Alexis Cabrera opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexis Cabrera answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexis Cabrera play as White?
As White, Alexis Cabrera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexis Cabrera play as Black?
As Black, Alexis Cabrera most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Alexis Cabrera's FIDE rating?
Alexis Cabrera is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess and 2,467 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (May 2013).
How many games has Alexis Cabrera played?
Our database contains 254 games by Alexis Cabrera, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 64 draws, 49 losses (55.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexis Cabrera?
254 games by Alexis Cabrera 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.