Prepare against Carlos Alvarado
CM · Peru · World #25,351 classical · FIDE ID 3800555
When preparing against Carlos Alvarado, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Main Line as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,205 games by Carlos Alvarado, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Alvarado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Alvarado 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 | 2,016 | 2,219 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,215 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,236 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,205 | 461 | 162 | 582 | 38.3% |
| As White | 597 | 245 | 84 | 268 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 608 | 216 | 78 | 314 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Alvarado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Alvarado's side.
First moves as White (597 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 305 | 51.1% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 254 | 42.5% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 37 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues b3 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues b3 (38.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues b3 (44.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 180 | 60.4% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 100 | 33.6% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 8 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 40.0% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 57 | 32.6% | 39.5% |
| b6 | 42 | 24.0% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Carlos Alvarado's chess games
All 1,205 games by Carlos Alvarado in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 461 wins, 162 draws, 582 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 111 | 51/8/52 | 45.9% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 99 | 30/16/53 | 30.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 73 | 31/9/33 | 42.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 73 | 29/14/30 | 39.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 20/6/15 | 48.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 10/3/14 | 37.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 51 | 16/5/30 | 31.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 48 | 24/5/19 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 45 | 15/6/24 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 39 | 18/3/18 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 15/0/19 | 44.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/3/14 | 34.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 24 | 8/1/15 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 5/2/16 | 21.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 9/1/12 | 40.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jan 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,491 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Aug 2024 | Arsen Kukhmazov | 2,480 | Titled Tue Late | A12 |
| Sep 2024 | Mika Karttunen | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 777 | 346 | 2,161 |
| 86th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2011 | 13 | 9 | 2,253 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,434 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,100 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,215 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Alvarado's chess games?
1,205 games by Carlos Alvarado, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Alvarado has played.
What does Carlos Alvarado play on the first move as White?
Across 597 games with White in our database, Carlos Alvarado opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Alvarado answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (24% of games).
What openings does Carlos Alvarado play as White?
As White, Carlos Alvarado's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (111 games, 45.9% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (99 games, 30.3% win rate); Torre Attack (73 games, 42.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 597 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Alvarado play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Alvarado most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (51 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (45 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 608 games.
What is Carlos Alvarado's FIDE rating?
Carlos Alvarado is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Carlos Alvarado played?
Our database contains 1,205 games by Carlos Alvarado, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 461 wins, 162 draws, 582 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Alvarado?
1,205 games by Carlos Alvarado 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.