Prepare against Francisco Javier Artal Alegria
Spain · World #47,682 classical · FIDE ID 2265516
When preparing against Francisco Javier Artal Alegria, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Francisco Javier Artal Alegria, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Artal Alegria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Artal Alegria 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 | 1,902 | 2,112 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,884 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 51 | 23 | 83 | 32.5% |
| As White | 88 | 30 | 14 | 44 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 21 | 9 | 39 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Artal Alegria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Artal Alegria's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 64.8% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 27 | 30.7% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Alegria usually continues Nc3 (39.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Alegria usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Alegria usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Alegria usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Alegria usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Alegria usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 71.9% | 32.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 72.0% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Francisco Javier Artal Alegria's chess games
All 157 games by Francisco Javier Artal Alegria in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 51 wins, 23 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Raul Romon Poves | 2,233 | chT-ESP Autonomico | B25 |
| Jan 2010 | Antonio Hernando Garcia | 2,203 | chT-Aragon Preferente | D05 |
| Jan 1997 | Juan Luis Ramiro Ovejero | 2,150 | Pena San Jose Open | D20 |
| Jan 1997 | Angel Gella Lopez | 2,125 | ARAEQ2 Open | D02 |
| Mar 2007 | Angel Sarto Ramos | 2,092 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2008 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| Zaragoza La Salle Open | 1995 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-Aragon Preferente | 2002 | 14 | 5 | 2,021 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,723 |
| San Jose Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| 8th Hermano Adolfo Open | 1993 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 6th Zaragoza Delicias Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,120 |
| Pena San Jose Open | 1997 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Artal Alegria's chess games?
157 games by Francisco Javier Artal Alegria, from Jul 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 Javier Artal Alegria has played.
What does Francisco Javier Artal Alegria play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Artal Alegria opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Artal Alegria answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Artal Alegria play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Artal Alegria's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Artal Alegria play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Artal Alegria most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Francisco Javier Artal Alegria's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Artal Alegria is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Francisco Javier Artal Alegria played?
Our database contains 157 games by Francisco Javier Artal Alegria, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 23 draws, 83 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Artal Alegria?
157 games by Francisco Javier Artal Alegria 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.