Prepare against Darrel Ruiz Alfaro
CRI · World #48,693 classical · FIDE ID 6524494
Our database contains 30 games by Darrel Ruiz Alfaro, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darrel Ruiz Alfaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darrel Ruiz Alfaro 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 | 1,898 | 1,914 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,802 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,844 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darrel Ruiz Alfaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darrel Ruiz Alfaro's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Darrel Ruiz Alfaro's chess games
All 30 games by Darrel Ruiz Alfaro in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Benjamin Martello | 2,034 | FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | E61 |
| Sep 2025 | Levi Kalani Alexander Fogo Esquivel | 2,016 | FIDE World Open U20 Rapid | E06 |
| Sep 2025 | Javier Kazuo Takahashi Guevara | 1,892 | FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | B30 |
| Jan 2024 | Matias Haziel Lizano Quiros | 1,801 | ch-CRI | E09 |
| Jan 2024 | Karina Bogantes Robleto | 1,744 | ch-CRI | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 1,852 |
| FIDE World Open U20 Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| ch-CRI | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| JDN Costa Rica 2026 Blitz | U20AbsInd | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darrel Ruiz Alfaro's chess games?
30 games by Darrel Ruiz Alfaro, from Feb 2019 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 Darrel Ruiz Alfaro has played.
What does Darrel Ruiz Alfaro play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Darrel Ruiz Alfaro opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darrel Ruiz Alfaro answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Darrel Ruiz Alfaro play as White?
As White, Darrel Ruiz Alfaro's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darrel Ruiz Alfaro play as Black?
As Black, Darrel Ruiz Alfaro most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Darrel Ruiz Alfaro's FIDE rating?
Darrel Ruiz Alfaro is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Darrel Ruiz Alfaro played?
Our database contains 30 games by Darrel Ruiz Alfaro, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darrel Ruiz Alfaro?
30 games by Darrel Ruiz Alfaro 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.