Prepare against Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez
Spain · World #86,553 classical · FIDE ID 2274850
When preparing against Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Wing Gambit as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Bautista Garcia 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 | 1,769 | 1,927 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,875 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 61 | 25 | 63 | 40.9% |
| As White | 75 | 40 | 8 | 27 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 21 | 17 | 36 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 98.7% | 59.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 65.1% | 41.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 30.2% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez's chess games
All 149 games by Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 61 wins, 25 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Marcelino Vicente Corredor Pravia | 2,029 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | B13 |
| Dec 2003 | Onofre Martinez Rodriguez | 1,927 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | B01 |
| Nov 2001 | Javier Fidalgo Prieto | 1,873 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0102 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,030 |
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 18 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 17 | 5 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 12 | 6.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,015 |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Pryca Gijon Open B | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Asturias-B | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez's chess games?
149 games by Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez, from Jul 2005 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 Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez has played.
What does Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez play as White?
As White, Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez most often plays: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez played?
Our database contains 149 games by Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 25 draws, 63 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez?
149 games by Juan Bautista Garcia 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.