Prepare against Alvaro Rodriguez Varela
Spain · World #106,379 classical · FIDE ID 2242370
When preparing against Alvaro Rodriguez Varela, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (45%).
Our database contains 59 games by Alvaro Rodriguez Varela, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Rodriguez Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Rodriguez Varela 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 | 1,711 | 1,809 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,805 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 23 | 13 | 23 | 39.0% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Rodriguez Varela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Rodriguez Varela's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 55.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Alvaro Rodriguez Varela's chess games
All 59 games by Alvaro Rodriguez Varela in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Jorge De Miguel Martin | 2,013 | 24th Madrid San Viator Open | C47 |
| Oct 2009 | Pedro Suau Mercer | 1,924 | 74th ch-ESP | B00 |
| May 2007 | Javier Cardena Contreras | 1,895 | 07th Madrid San Viator | B32 |
| May 2012 | Israel Ruiz Escobar | 1,821 | 18th Madrid San Viator Open | B01 |
| Apr 2013 | Jose Maria Casado Salvo | 1,758 | 20th Madrid San Viator Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74th ch-ESP | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| 07th Madrid San Viator | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| 18th Madrid San Viator Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 17th Madrid San Viator Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,763 |
| 24th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,587 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,703 |
| Alicante Open | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,962 |
| Silla Christmas Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Rodriguez Varela's chess games?
59 games by Alvaro Rodriguez Varela, from Jul 2007 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 Rodriguez Varela has played.
What does Alvaro Rodriguez Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alvaro Rodriguez Varela opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Rodriguez Varela answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Rodriguez Varela play as White?
As White, Alvaro Rodriguez Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Rodriguez Varela play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Rodriguez Varela most often plays: Englund Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Alvaro Rodriguez Varela's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Rodriguez Varela is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alvaro Rodriguez Varela played?
Our database contains 59 games by Alvaro Rodriguez Varela, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Rodriguez Varela?
59 games by Alvaro Rodriguez Varela 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.