Prepare against Carlos Alvarez Serrano
Spain · World #7,894 classical · FIDE ID 22238689
When preparing against Carlos Alvarez Serrano, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 255 games by Carlos Alvarez Serrano, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Alvarez Serrano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Alvarez Serrano 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 | 2,208 | 2,256 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,212 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,289 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 94 | 70 | 91 | 36.9% |
| As White | 127 | 49 | 35 | 43 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 128 | 45 | 35 | 48 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Alvarez Serrano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Alvarez Serrano's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 60.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 19.7% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 15.0% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Serrano usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Serrano usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Serrano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Serrano usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Serrano usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Serrano usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 70.0% | 66.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Carlos Alvarez Serrano's chess games
All 255 games by Carlos Alvarez Serrano in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 94 wins, 70 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Marius Deuer | 2,497 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | D32 |
| Aug 2018 | Marcos Camacho Collados | 2,393 | ch-ESP rapid | E19 |
| Apr 2019 | Alexander Lagunow | 2,371 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | B38 |
| Dec 2015 | Juan Manuel Carrasco Martinez | 2,361 | 4th Pontevedra Open | D30 |
| Aug 2023 | Josue Cano Sanchez | 2,359 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 2,176 |
| 49th Rilton Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,034 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| San Cristobal de La Laguna Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
| III Navidad Diagonal RR B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Alvarez Serrano's chess games?
255 games by Carlos Alvarez Serrano, from Oct 2008 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 Alvarez Serrano has played.
What does Carlos Alvarez Serrano play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Carlos Alvarez Serrano opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Alvarez Serrano answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Carlos Alvarez Serrano play as White?
As White, Carlos Alvarez Serrano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Alvarez Serrano play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Alvarez Serrano most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Carlos Alvarez Serrano's FIDE rating?
Carlos Alvarez Serrano is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (May 2019).
How many games has Carlos Alvarez Serrano played?
Our database contains 255 games by Carlos Alvarez Serrano, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 70 draws, 91 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Alvarez Serrano?
255 games by Carlos Alvarez Serrano 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.