Prepare against Jose Antonio Alarcon
PRY · World #17,993 classical · FIDE ID 3700836
Our database contains 253 games by Jose Antonio Alarcon, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Alarcon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Alarcon 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 | 2,075 | 2,106 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 132 | 46 | 75 | 52.2% |
| As White | 127 | 71 | 23 | 33 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 126 | 61 | 23 | 42 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Alarcon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Alarcon's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 46.5% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 48 | 37.8% | 76.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 12.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 76.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues Nf3 (95.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Alarcon usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 74.6% | 73.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.9% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 75.0% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Jose Antonio Alarcon's chess games
All 253 games by Jose Antonio Alarcon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 132 wins, 46 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 13/1/2 | 81.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Ricardo Kropff Gomez | 2,204 | Asuncion Open | B48 |
| Aug 2018 | Alejandro Benitez Galeano | 2,159 | ch-PAR sf | B36 |
| Sep 2019 | Hernan Perez | 2,154 | ch-PAR sf | B07 |
| Oct 2019 | Hernan Perez | 2,135 | Asuncion Campeones | B27 |
| May 2018 | Alejandro A. Riline Orso | 2,132 | ch-PAR qual2 | E45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR sf | 2023 | 48 | 27 | 1,954 |
| ch-PAR | 2017 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,123 |
| Asuncion Preclasificatorio Mayor | 2011 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,860 |
| 4th Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,913 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,017 |
| Asuncion Campeones | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,897 |
| Asuncion Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Asuncion IRT Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Alarcon's chess games?
253 games by Jose Antonio Alarcon, from Jul 2007 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 Jose Antonio Alarcon has played.
What does Jose Antonio Alarcon play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Alarcon opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Alarcon answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Alarcon play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Alarcon's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Alarcon play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Alarcon most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 81.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Jose Antonio Alarcon's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Alarcon is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Jose Antonio Alarcon played?
Our database contains 253 games by Jose Antonio Alarcon, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 46 draws, 75 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Alarcon?
253 games by Jose Antonio Alarcon 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.