Prepare against Francisco Alvarado Ascanio
CM · Spain · World #14,531 classical · FIDE ID 2204304
When preparing against Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Alvarado Ascanio 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 | 2,111 | 2,256 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,166 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,111 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 95 | 77 | 110 | 33.7% |
| As White | 136 | 53 | 39 | 44 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 146 | 42 | 38 | 66 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 87.5% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.4% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 95.3% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 68.5% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 20.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's chess games
All 282 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 77 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Valentin Lukov | 2,380 | Lalin Open | E32 |
| Mar 2015 | Ernesto Solana Suarez | 2,330 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | A14 |
| Jan 1996 | Ricardo Hernandez | 2,320 | Las Palmas Open | A81 |
| Jan 1992 | Miguel Angel Almeida Trujillo | 2,315 | Mesa-C | E92 |
| Jan 1995 | Gerardo Gonzalez Intelangelo | 2,315 | Las Palmas Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas Open | 1999 | 38 | 21 | 2,430 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 29 | 16 | 2,153 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1314 | 2014 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,086 |
| Mesa Open | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,391 |
| Telde | 1993 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,027 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Montalvo Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's chess games?
282 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, from Apr 2003 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 Francisco Alvarado Ascanio has played.
What does Francisco Alvarado Ascanio play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Francisco Alvarado Ascanio opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Alvarado Ascanio answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Francisco Alvarado Ascanio play as White?
As White, Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Alvarado Ascanio play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Alvarado Ascanio most often plays: French: Classical Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's FIDE rating?
Francisco Alvarado Ascanio is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Francisco Alvarado Ascanio played?
Our database contains 282 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 77 draws, 110 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Alvarado Ascanio?
282 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio 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.