Prepare against Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez
Spain · World #25,167 classical · FIDE ID 2259087
Our database contains 57 games by Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Ignacio Albaina 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 | 2,017 | 2,200 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,150 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 | 10 | 24 | 40.4% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 55.4% |
| g4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez's chess games
All 57 games by Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Olga Alexandrova | 2,397 | 7th Barcelona Sants Open | B41 |
| Feb 2017 | Daniel Roldan Marques | 2,209 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | C13 |
| Feb 2012 | Gerardo Fernandez Hernandez | 2,176 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | C11 |
| Feb 2012 | Johnny Fernando Sadusea | 2,113 | chT-Basque | B53 |
| Jan 2001 | Felipe Celada Fernandez de L | 2,108 | chTB-Euskadi | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,150 |
| chTB-Euskadi | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,083 |
| ch-Euskadi Seniors 29th | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,079 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,822 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2,354 |
| chT-Basque | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,242 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp2 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez's chess games?
57 games by Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez, from Jul 2003 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 Ignacio Albaina Alvarez has played.
What does Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez play as White?
As White, Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez played?
Our database contains 57 games by Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Ignacio Albaina Alvarez?
57 games by Alvaro Ignacio Albaina 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.