Prepare against Ismael Teran Alvarez
IM · Spain · World #4,908 classical · FIDE ID 2204177
Our database contains 1,010 games by Ismael Teran Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ismael Teran Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismael Teran 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 | 2,276 | 2,446 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,336 | 2,397 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,388 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,010 | 391 | 358 | 260 | 38.7% |
| As White | 497 | 215 | 177 | 104 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 513 | 176 | 181 | 156 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismael Teran Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismael Teran Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (497 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 326 | 65.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 74 | 14.9% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 45 | 9.1% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 8.9% | 63.6% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (54.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 165 | 69.3% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 19 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 6.3% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 44.0% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 46 | 25.3% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 23 | 12.6% | 41.3% |
| f5 | 15 | 8.2% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 5.5% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.8% | 78.6% |
Ismael Teran Alvarez's chess games
All 1,010 games by Ismael Teran Alvarez 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: 391 wins, 358 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 71 | 34/22/15 | 47.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/8/3 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/11/2 | 38.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 2/2/12 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 73 | 33/22/18 | 45.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 37 | 13/13/11 | 35.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 32 | 12/11/9 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 2/9/9 | 10.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Nigel D Short | 2,690 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | C11 |
| Apr 2004 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,633 | 4th Dos Hermanas Open | B42 |
| Mar 2004 | Oleg Korneev | 2,566 | 4th Dos Hermanas Open | B48 |
| May 1999 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,564 | Santo Antonio | A08 |
| Aug 2004 | Bartosz Socko | 2,554 | chT-ESP | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 74 | 41 | 2,400 |
| Dos Hermanas-B | 2005 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,399 |
| Wch U26 | 1998 | 26 | 14 | 2,397 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2011 | 23 | 17 | 2,385 |
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 20 | 8 | 2,203 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 14 | 5 | 2,298 |
| Capablanca Mem Masters I | 1998 | 13 | 5 | 2,260 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial-B 06th | 1998 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,464 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg Korneev (16 games) · Daniel H. Campora (14 games) · Carlos S. Matamoros Franco (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismael Teran Alvarez's chess games?
1,010 games by Ismael Teran Alvarez, 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 Ismael Teran Alvarez has played.
What does Ismael Teran Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 497 games with White in our database, Ismael Teran Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismael Teran Alvarez answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ismael Teran Alvarez play as White?
As White, Ismael Teran Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 47.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 497 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismael Teran Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Ismael Teran Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 45.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (32 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 513 games.
What is Ismael Teran Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Ismael Teran Alvarez is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,336 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Ismael Teran Alvarez played?
Our database contains 1,010 games by Ismael Teran Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 391 wins, 358 draws, 260 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismael Teran Alvarez?
1,010 games by Ismael Teran 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.