Prepare against Hector Luis Alfaro
Argentina · World #69,375 classical · FIDE ID 108510
When preparing against Hector Luis Alfaro, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Hector Luis Alfaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Luis Alfaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Luis Alfaro 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 | 1,823 | 2,209 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,054 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,136 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 12 | 28 | 35.5% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Luis Alfaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Luis Alfaro's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Alfaro usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 43.8% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Hector Luis Alfaro's chess games
All 62 games by Hector Luis Alfaro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Santiago Cazaux | 1,977 | ch-ARG sf U2300 | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Gabriel Capuano | 1,833 | 2nd Santa Teresita Open | C40 |
| Jul 2017 | Fabian Romero | 1,824 | 2nd Santa Teresita Open | C54 |
| Nov 2019 | Francisco Gutierrez Reich | 1,799 | ch-ARG Amateur U2000 | B90 |
| Sep 2019 | Mario Leon | 1,780 | 6th Judewicz Memorial U2200 sf | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarate Open | 1973 | 7 | 1 | – |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,959 |
| Playas de General Madariaga-10 | 1975 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Chivilcoy | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,281 |
| 2nd Santa Teresita Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,922 |
| 2nd Escobar Open g75' | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
| Chivilcoy CLP Open | 1997 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-ARG | 1997 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Luis Alfaro's chess games?
62 games by Hector Luis Alfaro, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Hector Luis Alfaro has played.
What does Hector Luis Alfaro play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Hector Luis Alfaro opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Luis Alfaro answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hector Luis Alfaro play as White?
As White, Hector Luis Alfaro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Luis Alfaro play as Black?
As Black, Hector Luis Alfaro most often plays: Elephant Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Hector Luis Alfaro's FIDE rating?
Hector Luis Alfaro is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Hector Luis Alfaro played?
Our database contains 62 games by Hector Luis Alfaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Luis Alfaro?
62 games by Hector Luis Alfaro 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.