Prepare against Enrique Alvarez Fernandez
FM · Spain · World #4,560 classical · FIDE ID 2227398
When preparing against Enrique Alvarez Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 36 games.
Our database contains 779 games by Enrique Alvarez Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Enrique Alvarez Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrique Alvarez Fernandez 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 | 2,286 | 2,399 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,402 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,351 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 779 | 325 | 186 | 267 | 41.7% |
| As White | 398 | 181 | 99 | 117 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 381 | 144 | 87 | 150 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrique Alvarez Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrique Alvarez Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 302 | 75.9% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 78 | 19.6% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.8% | 77.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 157 | 78.5% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 18 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 6.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 53.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 33.7% | 37.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Enrique Alvarez Fernandez's chess games
All 779 games by Enrique Alvarez Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 325 wins, 186 draws, 267 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 91 | 38/24/29 | 41.8% |
| D02 | London System | 58 | 26/18/14 | 44.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 19/4/4 | 67.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 70 | 35/12/23 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 9/11/16 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,629 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Jul 2018 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,545 | 18th Gijon Rapid Open | A47 |
| Apr 2020 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,530 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Sundar M Shyam | 2,518 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Jul 2012 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 2,507 | chT-POR | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 160 | 59.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 28 | 18 | 2,231 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,365 |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 18 | 10.5 | – |
| Gijon | 2021 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Asturias U14 | 2000 | 12 | 11 | – |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,195 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aitor Alonso Alvarez (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrique Alvarez Fernandez's chess games?
779 games by Enrique Alvarez Fernandez, from Apr 2003 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 Enrique Alvarez Fernandez has played.
What does Enrique Alvarez Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 398 games with White in our database, Enrique Alvarez Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrique Alvarez Fernandez answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Enrique Alvarez Fernandez play as White?
As White, Enrique Alvarez Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (91 games, 41.8% win rate); London System (58 games, 44.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (28 games, 67.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 398 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrique Alvarez Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Enrique Alvarez Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 381 games.
What is Enrique Alvarez Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Enrique Alvarez Fernandez is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Enrique Alvarez Fernandez played?
Our database contains 779 games by Enrique Alvarez Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 186 draws, 267 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrique Alvarez Fernandez?
779 games by Enrique Alvarez Fernandez 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.