Prepare against Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas
Spain · World #20,959 classical · FIDE ID 54770190
When preparing against Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 46 games by Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas, covering Aug 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas 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 | 2,050 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 37.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 31.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 433 rated games against 342 different opponents, across 80 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 255 | 106 | 92 | 57 | 41.6% | 1,713 | 1,761 | 17 |
| Rapid | 155 | 66 | 37 | 52 | 42.6% | 1,855 | 1,869 | 6 |
| Blitz | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 52.2% | 1,833 | 1,928 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 202 | 51 | 71 | 80 | 25.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 154 | 87 | 48 | 19 | 56.5% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 67 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 1,936 | 2,049 |
| 2025 | 123 | 49 | 42 | 32 | 1,947 | 1,990 |
| 2024 | 90 | 42 | 26 | 22 | 1,839 | 1,919 |
| 2023 | 66 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 1,696 | 1,725 |
| 2022 | 77 | 33 | 24 | 20 | 1,475 | 1,475 |
| 2021 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 1,322 | 1,111 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Alvarez-Cuevas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Alvarez-Cuevas usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Alvarez-Cuevas usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas's chess games
All 46 games by Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Gerard Tallada Serret | 2,249 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 14 | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Luca Badia Berthelot | 2,163 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 14 | B30 |
| Mar 2026 | Xavier Biada Carbonell | 1,908 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 14 | B10 |
| Mar 2024 | Pau Bru Montoya | 1,850 | ch-ESP Catalunya U12 | C45 |
| Mar 2026 | Jack Monclus Janssens | 1,805 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 14 | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 14 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,903 |
| ch-ESP Catalunya U12 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,175 |
| 1st Salou Salauris Open | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,110 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,733 |
| 27th Sants Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,127 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas's chess games?
46 games by Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas, from Aug 2021 to Oct 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 Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas has played.
What does Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas play as White?
As White, Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas play as Black?
As Black, Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas's FIDE rating?
Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas played?
Our database contains 46 games by Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas, covering Aug 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 11 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas?
46 games by Gonzalo Hijarrubia Alvarez-Cuevas 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.