Prepare against Alvaro Candela Martin
Spain · World #14,792 classical · FIDE ID 24534820
Our database contains 80 games by Alvaro Candela Martin, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Candela Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Candela Martin 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 | 2,108 | 2,114 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,101 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 32 | 15 | 33 | 40.0% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Candela Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Candela Martin's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Alvaro Candela Martin's chess games
All 80 games by Alvaro Candela Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 32 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Jaime Rey Martinez | 2,251 | chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | B51 |
| Feb 2021 | Vladimir Krivanek | 2,180 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A00 |
| Feb 2021 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,049 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C54 |
| Aug 2023 | Javier Martinez Soriano | 2,035 | ch-ESP U18 | C10 |
| Dec 2022 | Andres Castejon Caballero | 2,027 | chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,031 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,078 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,706 |
| 10th Mostoles Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,674 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,430 |
| ch-Madrid U16 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Candela Martin's chess games?
80 games by Alvaro Candela Martin, from Feb 2016 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 Alvaro Candela Martin has played.
What does Alvaro Candela Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Alvaro Candela Martin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Candela Martin answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Candela Martin play as White?
As White, Alvaro Candela Martin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Candela Martin play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Candela Martin most often plays: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Alvaro Candela Martin's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Candela Martin is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Alvaro Candela Martin played?
Our database contains 80 games by Alvaro Candela Martin, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 15 draws, 33 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Candela Martin?
80 games by Alvaro Candela Martin 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.