Prepare against Angel Jimenez Alvaro
Spain · World #76,165 classical · FIDE ID 24547387
When preparing against Angel Jimenez Alvaro, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Angel Jimenez Alvaro, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Angel Jimenez Alvaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Jimenez Alvaro 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 | 1,802 | 1,818 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 62.9% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 66.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Jimenez Alvaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Jimenez Alvaro's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Alvaro usually continues Bf4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Alvaro usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Alvaro usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Angel Jimenez Alvaro's chess games
All 35 games by Angel Jimenez Alvaro in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Antonio Tudela Garcia | 1,632 | 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | C07 |
| Nov 2017 | Antonio Alcojor Patilla | 1,618 | 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | C02 |
| Oct 2016 | Mario Del Rio Perezagua | 1,600 | 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | A04 |
| Oct 2016 | Jesus Corral Sanchez | 1,581 | 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | A85 |
| Nov 2015 | Enrique Ramos Antona | 1,577 | 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,686 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,534 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,550 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,719 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Jimenez Alvaro's chess games?
35 games by Angel Jimenez Alvaro, from Jun 2015 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 Angel Jimenez Alvaro has played.
What does Angel Jimenez Alvaro play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Angel Jimenez Alvaro opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Jimenez Alvaro answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Angel Jimenez Alvaro play as White?
As White, Angel Jimenez Alvaro's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Jimenez Alvaro play as Black?
As Black, Angel Jimenez Alvaro most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Angel Jimenez Alvaro's FIDE rating?
Angel Jimenez Alvaro is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Angel Jimenez Alvaro played?
Our database contains 35 games by Angel Jimenez Alvaro, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses (62.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Jimenez Alvaro?
35 games by Angel Jimenez Alvaro 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.