Prepare against Juan Evangelista Alvarez
Colombia · World #130,367 classical · FIDE ID 4437900
When preparing against Juan Evangelista Alvarez, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Juan Evangelista Alvarez, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Juan Evangelista Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Evangelista 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 | 1,649 | 1,693 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,722 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 24 | 7 | 33 | 37.5% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Evangelista Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Evangelista Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 38.2% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 35.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.6% | 85.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Qd3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Juan Evangelista Alvarez's chess games
All 64 games by Juan Evangelista Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Nov 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Saulo De Jesus Torres | 1,785 | ch-COL Visually impaired | B02 |
| Nov 2018 | Leidy Johanna Bautista Chiquillo | 1,609 | ch-Pan American IBCA 7th | D00 |
| May 2019 | David Castillo Castellanos | 1,604 | 2nd Medellin Open | C47 |
| Oct 2008 | Alonso1 Sanchez | 1,600 | ch-COL visually impaired 2nd | B01 |
| Dec 2015 | Elkin Bladimir Martinez Romero | 1,600 | Gobernacion Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Visually impaired | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,562 |
| Gobernacion Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,659 |
| ch-Pan American IBCA 7th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,678 |
| ch-Pan American IBCA 9th | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,473 |
| 14th COL Visually Impaired | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,590 |
| ch-COL Amateur | 2009 | 6 | 4 | – |
| ch-COL visual limited | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,713 |
| 3rd Latin Cup A | 2012 | 5 | 0 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Evangelista Alvarez's chess games?
64 games by Juan Evangelista Alvarez, from Jan 2019 to Nov 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 Evangelista Alvarez has played.
What does Juan Evangelista Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Juan Evangelista Alvarez opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Evangelista Alvarez answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Evangelista Alvarez play as White?
As White, Juan Evangelista Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Evangelista Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Evangelista Alvarez most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Juan Evangelista Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Juan Evangelista Alvarez is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,693 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Juan Evangelista Alvarez played?
Our database contains 64 games by Juan Evangelista Alvarez, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Evangelista Alvarez?
64 games by Juan Evangelista 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.