Prepare against Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti
Mexico · World #34,196 classical · FIDE ID 5198194
When preparing against Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti 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 | 1,964 | 1,975 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 64 rated games against 63 different opponents, across 7 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 53 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 43.4% | 1,898 | 1,962 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 25.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 53.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,984 | 1,984 |
| 2025 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 2,011 | 2,011 |
| 2022 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1,851 | 1,968 |
Where Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti has played
Mexico (3) · Brazil (1) · Chile (1) · Malta (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Simonetti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Simonetti usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Simonetti usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti's chess games
All 31 games by Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora | 2,480 | LXX Mexican Open | B31 |
| May 2025 | Andre Leonardo Dauer | 2,138 | 18th American Continental | B50 |
| May 2025 | Andrey M. Souza Neves | 2,138 | 18th American Continental | B31 |
| May 2025 | Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes | 2,064 | 18th American Continental | B51 |
| Jan 2026 | Jorge Marcelo Cordero Alchahueni | 1,919 | I Chess Open Santiago 2026 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| FIDE World Amateur Chess Championships 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,951 |
| I Chess Open Santiago 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| LXX Mexican Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti's chess games?
31 games by Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti, from May 2022 to Nov 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 Matias Donoso Simonetti has played.
What does Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti play as White?
As White, Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti played?
Our database contains 31 games by Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti?
31 games by Alvaro Matias Donoso Simonetti 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.