Prepare against Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez
Spain · World #93,059 classical · FIDE ID 22250492
When preparing against Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez, expect 1.f4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier 1974 Garcia 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 | 1,750 | 1,873 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,764 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,825 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 18.9% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 47% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez's chess games
All 37 games by Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Antolin Alvarez Perez | 1,732 | Oviedo Fapa Open | D02 |
| Jul 2008 | Ivan Suarez Garcia | 1,661 | 3rd Oviedo Open | D31 |
| Jul 2008 | Antonio Rodriguez Sierra | 1,616 | 3rd Oviedo Open | C41 |
| Dec 2009 | Jorge Miguel Mickos Kaminski | 1,601 | Oviedo Fapa Open | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Roberto Moreno Fernandez | 1,298 | 8th Oviedo Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,510 |
| Oviedo Fapa Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| 3rd Oviedo Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,643 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,831 |
| 11th Calvia Amateur Open | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,668 |
| 45th San Sebastian Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,230 |
| 17th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 |
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Where can I find Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez's chess games?
37 games by Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez, from Jul 2008 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 Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez has played.
What does Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez opens with 1.f4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez play as White?
As White, Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez played?
Our database contains 37 games by Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier 1974 Garcia Alvarez?
37 games by Javier 1974 Garcia 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.