Prepare against Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez
Spain · World #20,608 classical · FIDE ID 2226154
When preparing against Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Bouzo 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 | 2,052 | 2,262 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,181 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,174 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 43 | 14 | 20 | 55.8% |
| As White | 37 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 70.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez's chess games
All 77 games by Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Francisco Javier Munoz Moreno | 2,310 | ch-Malaga | E67 |
| Feb 2000 | Ernesto Fernandez Romero | 2,285 | 3rd Malaga Open | B31 |
| Mar 2002 | Francisco Miguel Terron Elena | 2,265 | ch-Malaga fin | E80 |
| Feb 1998 | Nieves Garcia Vicente | 2,255 | 1st Malaga Open | C45 |
| Mar 2002 | Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan | 2,248 | ch-Malaga fin | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2000 | 26 | 19 | 2,314 |
| ch-Malaga Preferente | 2002 | 15 | 12 | 2,351 |
| ch-Malaga fin | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,350 |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,252 |
| 1st Malaga Open | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,305 |
| 1st Benalmadena Rapid Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,841 |
| 3rd Malaga Open | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,214 |
| ch-Malaga A | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez's chess games?
77 games by Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez, from Apr 2003 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 Bouzo Alvarez has played.
What does Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (55.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Bouzo Alvarez?
77 games by Jose Antonio Bouzo 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.