Prepare against Alfonso Alvarez
Colombia · World #74,771 classical · FIDE ID 4404459
When preparing against Alfonso Alvarez, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (44%).
Our database contains 71 games by Alfonso Alvarez, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfonso Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfonso Alvarez 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 | 1,806 | 2,119 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,953 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,997 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 25 | 17 | 29 | 35.2% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfonso Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfonso Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 47.2% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 64.7% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Alfonso Alvarez's chess games
All 71 games by Alfonso Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Jul 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Roque Marin Munoz | 2,161 | Santiago Endesa 02 | A37 |
| May 2010 | Jose Luis Carmona Rosales | 2,111 | Santiago Endesa 02 | A85 |
| Jan 2012 | Luis Javier Garces Trujillo | 2,010 | ch-COL Antioquia Professionals | A50 |
| Jun 2010 | Jeannette Quinones Mena | 2,008 | Santiago Endesa 06 | C90 |
| Aug 2010 | Milton Dennis Cordoba Rodriguez | 2,001 | 17th Medellin IRT Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Seniors | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 1,931 |
| Santiago Endesa 06 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,879 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,567 |
| Santiago Endesa 02 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,129 |
| Medellin Cuartas Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| 1st Ocana Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,630 |
| 17th Medellin IRT Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,867 |
| 22nd Medellin Flores Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfonso Alvarez's chess games?
71 games by Alfonso Alvarez, from Jul 2006 to Jul 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 Alfonso Alvarez has played.
What does Alfonso Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Alfonso Alvarez opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfonso Alvarez answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Alfonso Alvarez play as White?
As White, Alfonso Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfonso Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Alfonso Alvarez most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Alfonso Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Alfonso Alvarez is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Alfonso Alvarez played?
Our database contains 71 games by Alfonso Alvarez, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfonso Alvarez?
71 games by Alfonso Alvarez 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.