Prepare against Jesus Esteban Alvarez
Argentina · World #27,450 classical · FIDE ID 181285
Our database contains 63 games by Jesus Esteban Alvarez, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Esteban Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Esteban 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 | 2,001 | 2,058 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 27 | 16 | 20 | 42.9% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 65.5% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Jesus Esteban Alvarez's chess games
All 63 games by Jesus Esteban Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A93 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D73 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Jose Mauricio Jimenez | 2,204 | Misiones Reta Cup | B95 |
| Mar 2023 | Joaquin Jimenez | 2,195 | 2nd Corrientes Open | E63 |
| Apr 2021 | Elisa Maggiolo | 1,991 | 1st Obera Easter Open | B31 |
| Nov 2021 | Luis Mariano Cirilli | 1,789 | Misiones Reta Cup | D05 |
| Sep 2024 | Lucas Colluccini | 1,720 | Montecarlo Terrazas del Parana Open | E72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misiones Open | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,743 |
| Obera Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,704 |
| Montecarlo Terrazas del Parana Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,874 |
| San Antonio de Obligado Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,847 |
| Misiones Reta Cup | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 2nd Corrientes Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,019 |
| Encarnacion Open 3rd | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,348 |
| ch-ARG sf Sarmiento CC U1700 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,526 |
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Where can I find Jesus Esteban Alvarez's chess games?
63 games by Jesus Esteban Alvarez, from Mar 2018 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 Jesus Esteban Alvarez has played.
What does Jesus Esteban Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Jesus Esteban Alvarez opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Esteban Alvarez answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jesus Esteban Alvarez play as White?
As White, Jesus Esteban Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Esteban Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Esteban Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jesus Esteban Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Jesus Esteban Alvarez is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Jesus Esteban Alvarez played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jesus Esteban Alvarez, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Esteban Alvarez?
63 games by Jesus Esteban 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.