Prepare against Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior
Brazil · World #13,014 classical · FIDE ID 2149974
When preparing against Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 823 games by Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior 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 | 2,128 | 2,199 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,133 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,122 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 823 | 378 | 120 | 325 | 45.9% |
| As White | 411 | 205 | 62 | 144 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 412 | 173 | 58 | 181 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior's side.
First moves as White (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 360 | 87.6% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 36 | 8.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.9% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Junior usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Junior usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Junior usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Junior usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Junior usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Junior usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 83.1% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 9.5% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 84.0% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 14.7% | 63.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior's chess games
All 823 games by Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 378 wins, 120 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 80 | 46/5/29 | 57.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 34 | 19/7/8 | 55.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 18/4/6 | 64.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 88 | 36/4/48 | 40.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Evgeniy Pak | 2,657 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Aug 2020 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,604 | Titled Tue | A29 |
| Oct 2021 | Andre Diamant | 2,542 | 1st Goiania Barbosa Nunes Cup | A20 |
| Jun 2020 | Yuri Yakovich | 2,526 | Titled Tue | B85 |
| May 2025 | Renato R. Quintiliano | 2,511 | 18th American Continental | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 314 | 121.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-Parana | 2019 | 37 | 23 | 2,099 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 16 | 11 | 2,014 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,709 |
| Curitiba Open | 2018 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,181 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,021 |
| 4th Sao Bento do Sul Open | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior's chess games?
823 games by Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior, from Nov 2012 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 Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior has played.
What does Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior play on the first move as White?
Across 411 games with White in our database, Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior play as White?
As White, Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (80 games, 57.5% win rate); Italian Game (34 games, 55.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 411 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (88 games, 40.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); London System (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior played?
Our database contains 823 games by Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 120 draws, 325 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior?
823 games by Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior 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.