Prepare against Emilio Alba Linero
Spain · World #11,335 classical · FIDE ID 22262571
When preparing against Emilio Alba Linero, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Emilio Alba Linero, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emilio Alba Linero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilio Alba Linero 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 | 2,150 | 2,209 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,181 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 47.4% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilio Alba Linero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilio Alba Linero's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Linero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Linero usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Linero usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Linero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Emilio Alba Linero's chess games
All 38 games by Emilio Alba Linero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Antonio Lopez Del Alamo | 2,245 | chT-Madrid 1617 | C30 |
| Mar 2021 | Guillermo Horcajada Reales | 2,127 | chT-Madrid | A59 |
| Feb 2016 | Maria Rodrigo Yanguas | 2,111 | chT-Madrid 1516 | C06 |
| Nov 2014 | Javier De La Puerta Cresis | 2,097 | chT-Madrid 1415 | B53 |
| Jan 2015 | Leonardo Ivan Perez de Aranda | 2,094 | chT-Madrid 1415 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga U20 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,341 |
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-Madrid 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,883 |
| chT-Madrid 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 2 | 2,495 |
| 4th Malaga Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,801 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,989 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 2,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilio Alba Linero's chess games?
38 games by Emilio Alba Linero, from Jul 2009 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 Emilio Alba Linero has played.
What does Emilio Alba Linero play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Emilio Alba Linero opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilio Alba Linero answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emilio Alba Linero play as White?
As White, Emilio Alba Linero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilio Alba Linero play as Black?
As Black, Emilio Alba Linero most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Emilio Alba Linero's FIDE rating?
Emilio Alba Linero is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Emilio Alba Linero played?
Our database contains 38 games by Emilio Alba Linero, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilio Alba Linero?
38 games by Emilio Alba Linero 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.