Prepare against Francisco Alvarado Ascanio
CM · Spain · World #14,294 classical · FIDE ID 2204304
When preparing against Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,113 | 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 | 274 | 94 | 77 | 103 | 34.3% |
| As White | 135 | 53 | 39 | 43 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 41 | 38 | 60 | 29.5% |
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 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 87.4% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.4% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Ascanio usually continues c4 (73.5% 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 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 95.0% | 45.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 69.8% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 18.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's chess games
All 274 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio 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: 94 wins, 77 draws, 103 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 | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
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 | Adalberto Villavicencio Martinez | 2,310 | Las Palmas Open | A01 |
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 |
| Telde | 1993 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,027 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Montalvo Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| Mesa Open | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,391 |
| 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?
274 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, 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 Francisco Alvarado Ascanio has played.
What does Francisco Alvarado Ascanio play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Francisco Alvarado Ascanio opens with 1.d4 (87% 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 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% 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 (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 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: Horwitz Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Francisco Alvarado Ascanio's FIDE rating?
Francisco Alvarado Ascanio is currently rated 2,113 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 274 games by Francisco Alvarado Ascanio, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 77 draws, 103 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Alvarado Ascanio?
274 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.