Prepare against Ismael Alvarez Gamez
Colombia · World #32,387 classical · FIDE ID 4412907
Our database contains 106 games by Ismael Alvarez Gamez, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ismael Alvarez Gamez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismael Alvarez Gamez 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 | 1,972 | 2,013 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,013 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,080 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 49 | 14 | 43 | 46.2% |
| As White | 55 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 25 | 7 | 19 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 98.2% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gamez usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gamez usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gamez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gamez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Ismael Alvarez Gamez's chess games
All 106 games by Ismael Alvarez Gamez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 49 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Orlando Ossa | 2,314 | ch-COL blitz | B22 |
| Nov 2000 | Jeyksson Salazar | 2,298 | ch-COL XI Univ G1 Final | B43 |
| May 2008 | Jorge Alexander Martinez | 2,195 | Bucaramanga Open | B22 |
| Nov 2015 | Edwin Andres Sierra Fonseca | 2,171 | ch-COL blitz | C42 |
| Nov 2020 | Fernando Trujillo Chaverra | 2,072 | ch-COL sf | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,914 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,829 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,862 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,045 |
| chT-NCA Primera Division | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-COL blitz | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,193 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismael Alvarez Gamez's chess games?
106 games by Ismael Alvarez Gamez, from Sep 2011 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 Ismael Alvarez Gamez has played.
What does Ismael Alvarez Gamez play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Ismael Alvarez Gamez opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismael Alvarez Gamez answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ismael Alvarez Gamez play as White?
As White, Ismael Alvarez Gamez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismael Alvarez Gamez play as Black?
As Black, Ismael Alvarez Gamez most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Ismael Alvarez Gamez's FIDE rating?
Ismael Alvarez Gamez is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Ismael Alvarez Gamez played?
Our database contains 106 games by Ismael Alvarez Gamez, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismael Alvarez Gamez?
106 games by Ismael Alvarez Gamez 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.