Prepare against Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez
FM · Mexico · World #6,464 classical · FIDE ID 5109124
When preparing against Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,185 games by Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez 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 | 2,236 | 2,308 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,124 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,175 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,185 | 442 | 191 | 552 | 37.3% |
| As White | 584 | 226 | 82 | 276 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 601 | 216 | 109 | 276 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (584 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 69.5% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 128 | 21.9% | 47.3% |
| c4 | 38 | 6.5% | 43.4% |
| g3 | 10 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 212 | 80.0% | 46.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 8.3% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 182 | 83.1% | 44.8% |
| d5 | 35 | 16.0% | 38.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez's chess games
All 1,185 games by Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 442 wins, 191 draws, 552 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 72 | 26/11/35 | 36.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 47 | 22/4/21 | 46.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 46 | 16/7/23 | 34.8% |
| D02 | London System | 42 | 18/7/17 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 78 | 24/8/46 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 55 | 21/8/26 | 38.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 38 | 17/7/14 | 44.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 15/6/16 | 40.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/9/15 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| A45 | London System | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Sep 2021 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jul 2022 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jan 2023 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Feb 2021 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,568 | Titled Tue | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 944 | 417 | 2,245 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,362 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,194 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,395 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,339 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,109 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez's chess games?
1,185 games by Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez, from Oct 2013 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 Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez has played.
What does Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 584 games with White in our database, Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez play as White?
As White, Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (46 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 584 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez most often plays: Benoni Defense (78 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (38 games, 44.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 601 games.
What is Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez played?
Our database contains 1,185 games by Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 442 wins, 191 draws, 552 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez?
1,185 games by Gerardo Antonio Gracia Alvarez 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.