Prepare against Alvar Alonso Rosell
GM · Spain · World #264 classical · FIDE ID 2270544
When preparing against Alvar Alonso Rosell, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 60 games.
Our database contains 2,040 games by Alvar Alonso Rosell, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alvar Alonso Rosell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvar Alonso Rosell 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 | 2,560 | 2,574 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,504 | 2,628 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,572 | 2,617 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,040 | 1,027 | 505 | 507 | 50.3% |
| As White | 1,041 | 567 | 259 | 214 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 999 | 460 | 246 | 293 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvar Alonso Rosell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvar Alonso Rosell's side.
First moves as White (1,041 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 819 | 78.7% | 66.8% |
| Nf3 | 120 | 11.5% | 69.6% |
| e4 | 78 | 7.5% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 17 | 1.6% | 79.4% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rosell usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Rosell usually continues c4 (66.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rosell usually continues c4 (72.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rosell usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Rosell usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Rosell usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 187 | 37.8% | 66.3% |
| c5 | 150 | 30.3% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 126 | 25.5% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.4% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 2.2% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.8% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 225 | 71.9% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 64 | 20.4% | 53.9% |
| f5 | 15 | 4.8% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Alvar Alonso Rosell's chess games
All 2,040 games by Alvar Alonso Rosell in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 1,027 wins, 505 draws, 507 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 143 | 90/31/22 | 62.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 124 | 67/28/29 | 54.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 78 | 40/26/12 | 51.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 55 | 38/5/12 | 69.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 13/18/7 | 34.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 20/8/9 | 54.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 16/6/11 | 48.5% |
| D02 | London System | 31 | 17/5/9 | 54.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 16/8/2 | 61.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 81 | 39/14/28 | 48.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 60 | 20/15/25 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 29/8/21 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 53 | 23/13/17 | 43.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 49 | 25/12/12 | 51.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 43 | 20/13/10 | 46.5% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 35 | 17/11/7 | 48.6% |
| A35 | English Opening | 35 | 21/6/8 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 16/6/8 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Nov 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,750 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Apr 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,745 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,732 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jan 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Chessable Masters Play In | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 628 | 406.5 | 2,493 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2022 | 63 | 39.5 | 2,520 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 63 | 32 | 2,558 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 41 | 18.5 | 2,517 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 35 | 22 | 2,558 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 31 | 24.5 | 2,614 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 27 | 20 | 2,431 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2010 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,427 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alfonso Jerez Perez (15 games) · Marc Narciso Dublan (15 games) · Hipolito Asis Gargatagli (15 games) · Laurent Fressinet (14 games) · Alan Pichot (12 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (11 games) · Ivan Salgado Lopez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvar Alonso Rosell's chess games?
2,040 games by Alvar Alonso Rosell, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Alvar Alonso Rosell has played.
What does Alvar Alonso Rosell play on the first move as White?
Across 1,041 games with White in our database, Alvar Alonso Rosell opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvar Alonso Rosell answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alvar Alonso Rosell play as White?
As White, Alvar Alonso Rosell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (143 games, 62.9% win rate); Catalan (124 games, 54.0% win rate); Slav Defense (78 games, 51.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,041 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvar Alonso Rosell play as Black?
As Black, Alvar Alonso Rosell most often plays: Benoni Defense (81 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (60 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 999 games.
What is Alvar Alonso Rosell's FIDE rating?
Alvar Alonso Rosell is currently rated 2,560 in classical chess, 2,504 in rapid and 2,572 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,574 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Alvar Alonso Rosell played?
Our database contains 2,040 games by Alvar Alonso Rosell, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,027 wins, 505 draws, 507 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvar Alonso Rosell?
2,040 games by Alvar Alonso Rosell 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.