Prepare against Alvaro Guimaraes
PRT · World #93,271 classical · FIDE ID 1903020
When preparing against Alvaro Guimaraes, expect 1.g3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 52 games by Alvaro Guimaraes, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Guimaraes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Guimaraes 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 | 1,749 | 1,963 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,956 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,949 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 22 | 6 | 24 | 42.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Guimaraes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Guimaraes's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 20 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Bg2 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Bg2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Alvaro Guimaraes's chess games
All 52 games by Alvaro Guimaraes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,249 | 7th Famalicao Open | E62 |
| Jan 2002 | Jose Carlos S Espirito Santo | 2,110 | ch-Braga | C50 |
| Jun 2007 | Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais | 1,947 | ch-Braga District final | B06 |
| Jan 2003 | Maria Carvalho Vasquez | 1,705 | ch-POR Apuramento | C00 |
| Aug 2018 | Gil Oliva Teles Sousa | 1,529 | 6th Famalicao Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,769 |
| 5th Famalicao Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,464 |
| ch-Braga | 2002 | 6 | 5 | 1,996 |
| ch-POR Apuramento | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| 7th Famalicao Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Braga District final | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,037 |
| 2nd Guimaraes | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,642 |
| 3rd Guimaraes Open | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Guimaraes's chess games?
52 games by Alvaro Guimaraes, from Oct 2003 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 Guimaraes has played.
What does Alvaro Guimaraes play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Alvaro Guimaraes opens with 1.g3 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Guimaraes answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Guimaraes play as White?
As White, Alvaro Guimaraes's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Guimaraes play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Guimaraes most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Alvaro Guimaraes's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Guimaraes is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Alvaro Guimaraes played?
Our database contains 52 games by Alvaro Guimaraes, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Guimaraes?
52 games by Alvaro Guimaraes 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.