Prepare against Javier Alvarez
Colombia · World #26,634 classical · FIDE ID 4404432
Our database contains 103 games by Javier Alvarez, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier 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 | 2,174 | 2,189 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,127 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 39 | 26 | 38 | 37.9% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Javier Alvarez's chess games
All 103 games by Javier Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 39 wins, 26 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Oscar Humberto Castro Rojas | 2,383 | Bogota Sub zt 2.3.4 | B07 |
| Jul 2007 | Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla | 2,339 | 4th American Continental | B46 |
| Nov 2009 | Carlos Enrique Cuartas | 2,281 | Medellin Americas Open | A41 |
| Jul 2007 | Julian Martinez | 2,251 | 4th American Continental | B59 |
| Nov 2009 | Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera | 2,250 | 4th Bogota Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| Cali Open | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,051 |
| 4th Bogota Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| Bogota Sub zt 2.3.4 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| Yumbo Mayor | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Medellin Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,096 |
| Pan American Continental | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Alvarez's chess games?
103 games by Javier Alvarez, from Jul 2006 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 Alvarez has played.
What does Javier Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Javier Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Alvarez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Javier Alvarez play as White?
As White, Javier Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Javier Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Javier Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Javier Alvarez is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Javier Alvarez played?
Our database contains 103 games by Javier Alvarez, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 26 draws, 38 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Alvarez?
103 games by Javier 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.