Prepare against Alvaro Lacruz Algarate
Spain · World #16,016 classical · FIDE ID 32025335
When preparing against Alvaro Lacruz Algarate, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 105 games by Alvaro Lacruz Algarate, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Lacruz Algarate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Lacruz Algarate 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 | 2,095 | 2,186 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 36 | 26 | 43 | 34.3% |
| As White | 50 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Lacruz Algarate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Lacruz Algarate's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 98.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Algarate usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Algarate usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Algarate usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Algarate usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 60.0% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Alvaro Lacruz Algarate's chess games
All 105 games by Alvaro Lacruz Algarate in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 36 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Francisco D Garcia Albarracin | 2,347 | 1st Almazan | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | Fernando Lopez Gracia | 2,302 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | C55 |
| Apr 2015 | Ramon Ibanez Aullana | 2,287 | 42nd La Roda Open | D37 |
| Mar 2023 | Enrique Gavin Roche | 2,201 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | C41 |
| Feb 2018 | Teodor Dan | 2,164 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 2,174 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| 1st Almazan | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2,112 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,826 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Preferente | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr-A | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Lacruz Algarate's chess games?
105 games by Alvaro Lacruz Algarate, from Jan 2012 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 Lacruz Algarate has played.
What does Alvaro Lacruz Algarate play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Alvaro Lacruz Algarate opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Lacruz Algarate answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Lacruz Algarate play as White?
As White, Alvaro Lacruz Algarate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Lacruz Algarate play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Lacruz Algarate most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Alvaro Lacruz Algarate's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Lacruz Algarate is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Alvaro Lacruz Algarate played?
Our database contains 105 games by Alvaro Lacruz Algarate, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Lacruz Algarate?
105 games by Alvaro Lacruz Algarate 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.