Prepare against Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada
Colombia · World #128,481 classical · FIDE ID 4495810
When preparing against Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada, covering Mar 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada 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 | 1,654 | 1,680 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,805 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,825 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 127 rated games against 107 different opponents, across 16 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 30 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 36.7% | 1,689 | 1,523 | 2 |
| Rapid | 42 | 18 | 2 | 22 | 42.9% | 1,773 | 1,640 | 2 |
| Blitz | 55 | 24 | 2 | 29 | 43.6% | 1,798 | 1,705 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 10.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1,771 | 1,691 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,820 | 1,706 |
| 2024 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1,791 | 1,665 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,812 | 1,412 |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,606 | 1,506 |
| 2021 | 63 | 26 | 2 | 35 | 1,768 | 1,650 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 27.3% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Moncada usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Moncada usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Moncada usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Moncada usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Moncada usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada's chess games
All 30 games by Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2021 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 0 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Julio Cesar Badillo | 1,796 | 29th Manizales Feria Open | B73 |
| Jan 2022 | Juan Diego Ramirez Zuluaga | 1,613 | 27th Manizales Open | C66 |
| Jan 2024 | Shantal Arroyave Arboleda | 1,554 | 29th Manizales Feria Open | C55 |
| Jan 2022 | Henry Getiva | 1,553 | 27th Manizales Open | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Andres Piza Vera | 1,465 | 29th Manizales Feria Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,548 |
| 27th Manizales Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,505 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,748 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open C | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,272 |
| XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia |Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,598 |
| XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada's chess games?
30 games by Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada, from Mar 2021 to Nov 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 Alberto Alvarez Moncada has played.
What does Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada play as White?
As White, Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada most often plays: Queen's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada's FIDE rating?
Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,680 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada played?
Our database contains 30 games by Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada, covering Mar 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 0 draws, 21 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada?
30 games by Carlos Alberto Alvarez Moncada 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.