Prepare against Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon
Spain · World #18,640 classical · FIDE ID 2213141
When preparing against Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon 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 | 2,069 | 2,137 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,099 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,098 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 59 | 46 | 54 | 37.1% |
| As White | 87 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 72 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cazon usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cazon usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cazon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 90.2% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon's chess games
All 159 games by Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon 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: 59 wins, 46 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Luis Barredo Duran | 2,340 | Candas Open | A90 |
| Feb 2001 | Ruben Pascual Arevalo | 2,252 | ch-Asturias Preferente | C01 |
| Jan 1997 | Hugo Villafane Roca | 2,210 | Candas Open | C06 |
| Feb 2001 | Patricia Llaneza Vega | 2,182 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B74 |
| Jan 2000 | Alejandro Fernandez Fernandez | 2,059 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 29 | 12 | 2,147 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 18 | 8 | 2,143 |
| Candas Open | 1999 | 15 | 9 | 2,297 |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 1995 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Asturias-A | 1996 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Aviles Open | 1992 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon's chess games?
159 games by Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon, 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 Manuel Alvarino Cazon has played.
What does Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon most often plays: French: Classical Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon played?
Our database contains 159 games by Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 46 draws, 54 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon?
159 games by Jose Manuel Alvarino Cazon 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.