Prepare against Hector Luis Gil Alba
FM · Cuba · World #5,514 classical · FIDE ID 3504670
Our database contains 442 games by Hector Luis Gil Alba, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hector Luis Gil Alba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Luis Gil Alba 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 | 2,260 | 2,361 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,385 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,367 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 186 | 110 | 145 | 42.1% |
| As White | 226 | 108 | 48 | 70 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 216 | 78 | 62 | 75 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Luis Gil Alba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Luis Gil Alba's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 81.0% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 35 | 15.5% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Alba usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Alba usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Alba usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Alba usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Alba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Alba usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 52.2% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 32 | 35.6% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 81.3% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 12.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Hector Luis Gil Alba's chess games
All 442 games by Hector Luis Gil Alba 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: 186 wins, 110 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,663 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B51 |
| Jan 2025 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,632 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,607 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Mar 2024 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,521 | Titled Tue Early | B38 |
| Feb 2024 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,519 | Titled Tue Early | E75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 184 | 96 | 2,333 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,402 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,213 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,153 |
| Universidad de Cienfuegos-A 10th | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,298 |
| 8th Francisco Martinez tt | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Cienfuegos Rodriguez Memorial | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Luis Gil Alba's chess games?
442 games by Hector Luis Gil Alba, 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 Hector Luis Gil Alba has played.
What does Hector Luis Gil Alba play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Hector Luis Gil Alba opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Luis Gil Alba answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hector Luis Gil Alba play as White?
As White, Hector Luis Gil Alba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Luis Gil Alba play as Black?
As Black, Hector Luis Gil Alba most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Hector Luis Gil Alba's FIDE rating?
Hector Luis Gil Alba is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Hector Luis Gil Alba played?
Our database contains 442 games by Hector Luis Gil Alba, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 110 draws, 145 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Luis Gil Alba?
442 games by Hector Luis Gil Alba 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.