Prepare against Alvaro Puentes
FM · Colombia · World #23,495 classical · FIDE ID 4403150
Our database contains 98 games by Alvaro Puentes, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Puentes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Puentes 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 | 2,029 | 2,144 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,165 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,124 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 42 | 18 | 38 | 42.9% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 7 | 18 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Puentes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Puentes's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 66.0% | 53.2% |
| b4 | 15 | 31.9% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Puentes usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Puentes usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Puentes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 32% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Puentes usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Puentes usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Puentes usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Alvaro Puentes's chess games
All 98 games by Alvaro Puentes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 42 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Carlos Ramirez | 2,320 | ch-COL sf | A42 |
| Jun 2013 | Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti | 2,298 | 3rd Ortega Open | A36 |
| Jan 1995 | Victor Ramon Polo | 2,240 | ch-COL sf | B50 |
| Oct 2014 | Carlos Armando Beltran | 2,235 | Mosquera Open | D02 |
| Nov 2014 | Efrain Valle | 2,229 | Mosquera Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 1995 | 11 | 6 | 2,280 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| Pamplona Sub zt 2.3 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 3rd Latin Cup A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| 3rd Ortega Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| Mosquera Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,239 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Puentes's chess games?
98 games by Alvaro Puentes, from Apr 2005 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 Puentes has played.
What does Alvaro Puentes play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Alvaro Puentes opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.b4 (32% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Puentes answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Puentes play as White?
As White, Alvaro Puentes's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Puentes play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Puentes most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Alvaro Puentes's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Puentes is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Alvaro Puentes played?
Our database contains 98 games by Alvaro Puentes, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Puentes?
98 games by Alvaro Puentes 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.