Prepare against Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez
Spain · World #116,185 classical · FIDE ID 2290189
When preparing against Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez 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 | 1,684 | 1,762 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,704 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,613 | 1,660 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 47 | 10 | 60 | 40.2% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 4 | 30 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 23 | 6 | 30 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 91.4% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (32.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 91.4% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez's chess games
All 117 games by Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 47 wins, 10 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Lopez | 2,233 | ch-Asturias | B30 |
| Jul 2008 | Jose Antonio 1950 Rodriguez Garcia | 2,013 | 3rd Oviedo Open | D85 |
| Jul 2022 | Adan Carballido Bouzas | 1,728 | 8th Oviedo Open | B21 |
| Jul 2008 | Javier Reno Chanca | 1,651 | 3rd Oviedo Open | B56 |
| Jul 2022 | Francisco Alvarez Alvarez | 1,397 | 8th Oviedo Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 32 | 14.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 19 | 7 | 1,978 |
| Oviedo Open | 2007 | 16 | 7 | 1,895 |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 3rd Oviedo Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,910 |
| Gijon Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Gr-A 0304 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,015 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez's chess games?
117 games by Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez, from Jul 2006 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 Manuel Alvarez Fernandez has played.
What does Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,613 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,762 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 10 draws, 60 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez?
117 games by Jose Manuel Alvarez Fernandez 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.