Prepare against Alvaro Orellana Canelo
CHL · World #11,926 classical · FIDE ID 3452204
Our database contains 49 games by Alvaro Orellana Canelo, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Orellana Canelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Orellana Canelo 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 | 2,142 | 2,142 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,066 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 44.9% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Canelo usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Canelo usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Canelo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alvaro Orellana Canelo's chess games
All 49 games by Alvaro Orellana Canelo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Raahul V S | 2,402 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 KO Q2|Chile - SRMIST | D46 |
| Jan 2025 | Fe Fernandez | 2,399 | 2nd Temuco Open | E15 |
| Feb 2024 | Cristian Vasquez Toledo | 2,234 | ch-CHI | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Jorge Maximilian Guerra Mansilla | 2,149 | 15º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL B | D30 |
| Jul 2026 | Camilo Alonso Henriquez Hidalgo | 2,148 | 15º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL B | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campeonato Nacional Absoluto CHILE 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,109 |
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,164 |
| 15º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL B | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| 2nd Temuco Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,248 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 (Finals) | Pool B | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,186 |
| Interclubes 101 Años Clausura - Club de Ajedrez Chile 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,021 |
| chT-CHI | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 1,743 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 KO Q1|Melbourne - Chile | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Orellana Canelo's chess games?
49 games by Alvaro Orellana Canelo, from Mar 2019 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 Orellana Canelo has played.
What does Alvaro Orellana Canelo play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Alvaro Orellana Canelo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Orellana Canelo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Orellana Canelo play as White?
As White, Alvaro Orellana Canelo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Orellana Canelo play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Orellana Canelo most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alvaro Orellana Canelo's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Orellana Canelo is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alvaro Orellana Canelo played?
Our database contains 49 games by Alvaro Orellana Canelo, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Orellana Canelo?
49 games by Alvaro Orellana Canelo 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.