Prepare against Chan Julian Alvarez Albo
FM · Cuba · World #8,518 classical · FIDE ID 3504530
When preparing against Chan Julian Alvarez Albo, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 37 games by Chan Julian Alvarez Albo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chan Julian Alvarez Albo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chan Julian Alvarez Albo 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 | 2,195 | 2,309 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 35.1% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chan Julian Alvarez Albo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chan Julian Alvarez Albo's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Albo usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Albo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Albo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Albo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Chan Julian Alvarez Albo's chess games
All 37 games by Chan Julian Alvarez Albo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,337 | Ajedrez del Mar | D79 |
| Jun 2007 | Michel Coto Mederos | 2,281 | 1st Havana Guevara Mem | B89 |
| Jun 2007 | Eduardo Ragolta Franco | 2,272 | Havana Rodriguez Memorial 1st | D15 |
| Jul 2007 | Luis Angel Lopez Vilier | 2,250 | Havana Rodriguez Memorial 1st | B03 |
| Jun 2007 | Fernando Oscar Larrua Gonzalez | 2,245 | 1st Havana Guevara Mem | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Rodriguez Memorial 1st | 2007 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,211 |
| Ajedrez del Mar | 2007 | 12 | 7 | 2,288 |
| 1st Havana Guevara Mem | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chan Julian Alvarez Albo's chess games?
37 games by Chan Julian Alvarez Albo, from Apr 2003 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 Chan Julian Alvarez Albo has played.
What does Chan Julian Alvarez Albo play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Chan Julian Alvarez Albo opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chan Julian Alvarez Albo answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Chan Julian Alvarez Albo play as White?
As White, Chan Julian Alvarez Albo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chan Julian Alvarez Albo play as Black?
As Black, Chan Julian Alvarez Albo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Chan Julian Alvarez Albo's FIDE rating?
Chan Julian Alvarez Albo is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Chan Julian Alvarez Albo played?
Our database contains 37 games by Chan Julian Alvarez Albo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 10 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chan Julian Alvarez Albo?
37 games by Chan Julian Alvarez Albo 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.