Prepare against Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla
IM · Cuba · World #1,357 classical · FIDE ID 3526151
Our database contains 364 games by Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla 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 | 2,420 | 2,424 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,441 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,375 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 156 | 101 | 107 | 42.9% |
| As White | 181 | 74 | 52 | 55 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 183 | 82 | 49 | 52 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 80.7% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 29 | 16.0% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Calzadilla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Calzadilla usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Calzadilla usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Calzadilla usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Calzadilla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Calzadilla usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 46.8% | 67.0% |
| e5 | 36 | 38.3% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.4% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 98.4% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla's chess games
All 364 games by Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 156 wins, 101 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,606 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Aug 2023 | Simen Agdestein | 2,593 | 24th Barcelona Sants Open | D70 |
| Jan 2021 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,546 | Titled Tue | C60 |
| Jan 2025 | Mahel Boyer | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Sep 2025 | Julen Luis Arizmendi Martinez | 2,485 | XL Open Basque Country | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 121 | 66 | 2,358 |
| ch-CUB U18 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,225 |
| Holguin Oriental | 2018 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
| 60th ch-CUB | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-Santiago de Cuba Province Mix1 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,354 |
| Moncada Cup-D | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| Moncada Cup | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
| 8th Francisco Martinez tt | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla's chess games?
364 games by Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla, from Dec 2015 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 Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla has played.
What does Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla play as White?
As White, Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla play as Black?
As Black, Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla most often plays: London System (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla's FIDE rating?
Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla played?
Our database contains 364 games by Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 101 draws, 107 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla?
364 games by Jose Avelino Alvarez Calzadilla 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.