Prepare against Javier Atienza Alvarez
Spain · World #12,823 classical · FIDE ID 24511668
Our database contains 117 games by Javier Atienza Alvarez, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Javier Atienza Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Atienza 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 | 2,131 | 2,185 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,174 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 34 | 23 | 60 | 29.1% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 13 | 24 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 14 | 10 | 36 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Atienza Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Atienza Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 87.7% | 49.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (43.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (2% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 96.7% | 29.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Javier Atienza Alvarez's chess games
All 117 games by Javier Atienza Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 34 wins, 23 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Marta Garcia Martin | 2,355 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open A | C02 |
| Dec 2025 | Jan Travesset Sagre | 2,328 | Barcelona Christmas IM | D28 |
| Jul 2023 | Aniruddha Deshpande | 2,281 | 3rd Monteolivete Open | A13 |
| Nov 2023 | Nikoloz Chkhaidze | 2,262 | Benidorm Open A | E04 |
| Oct 2025 | Luigi Delfino | 2,249 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
| Barcelona Christmas IM | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,047 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| 6th Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,145 |
| 85th ch-ESP | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,999 |
| 10th ch-Iberoamerican | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Atienza Alvarez's chess games?
117 games by Javier Atienza Alvarez, from Dec 2014 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 Javier Atienza Alvarez has played.
What does Javier Atienza Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Javier Atienza Alvarez opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Atienza Alvarez answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Javier Atienza Alvarez play as White?
As White, Javier Atienza Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Atienza Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Javier Atienza Alvarez most often plays: French: Advance Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Javier Atienza Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Javier Atienza Alvarez is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Javier Atienza Alvarez played?
Our database contains 117 games by Javier Atienza Alvarez, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 23 draws, 60 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Atienza Alvarez?
117 games by Javier Atienza 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.