Prepare against Carlos Alarcia Astiz
FM · Spain · World #5,946 classical · FIDE ID 2262479
When preparing against Carlos Alarcia Astiz, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 384 games by Carlos Alarcia Astiz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Alarcia Astiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Alarcia Astiz 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 | 2,249 | 2,344 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 166 | 80 | 138 | 43.2% |
| As White | 203 | 99 | 43 | 61 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 181 | 67 | 37 | 77 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Alarcia Astiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Alarcia Astiz's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 95.6% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Astiz usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Astiz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Astiz usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Astiz usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Astiz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Astiz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 84 | 96.6% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 43.3% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 38.3% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.3% | 31.8% |
Carlos Alarcia Astiz's chess games
All 384 games by Carlos Alarcia Astiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 166 wins, 80 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 36 | 20/5/11 | 55.6% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jiner Zhu | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | B17 |
| Dec 2024 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,496 | Titled Tue Late | B82 |
| Jan 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Feb 2025 | Jain Kashish Manoj | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,433 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 146 | 78 | 2,271 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,342 |
| chT-Madrid 1718 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 2,235 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 4 | 2,182 |
| chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| chT-Madrid 1415 | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 2,345 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| chT-Madrid 1819 | 2019 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Alarcia Astiz's chess games?
384 games by Carlos Alarcia Astiz, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Alarcia Astiz has played.
What does Carlos Alarcia Astiz play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Carlos Alarcia Astiz opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Alarcia Astiz answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Carlos Alarcia Astiz play as White?
As White, Carlos Alarcia Astiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 37.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Alarcia Astiz play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Alarcia Astiz most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Carlos Alarcia Astiz's FIDE rating?
Carlos Alarcia Astiz is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Carlos Alarcia Astiz played?
Our database contains 384 games by Carlos Alarcia Astiz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 80 draws, 138 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Alarcia Astiz?
384 games by Carlos Alarcia Astiz 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.