Prepare against Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado
CRI · World #52,376 classical · FIDE ID 6502270
When preparing against Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 25.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado 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 | 1,885 | 1,978 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,912 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,975 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 57 | 46 | 89 | 29.5% |
| As White | 94 | 33 | 23 | 37 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 24 | 23 | 52 | 24.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 795 rated games against 457 different opponents, across 105 events in 15 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 479 | 182 | 119 | 178 | 38.0% | 1,918 | 1,902 | 14 |
| Rapid | 35 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 51.4% | 1,764 | 1,729 | 4 |
| Blitz | 235 | 119 | 22 | 94 | 50.6% | 1,909 | 1,921 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 338 | 68 | 67 | 203 | 20.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 320 | 188 | 69 | 63 | 58.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 19 vs CM · 26 vs WIM · 31 vs WFM · 42 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 86 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1,829 | 1,871 |
| 2025 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 1,962 | 1,947 |
| 2023 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1,990 | 1,990 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,425 | 1,425 |
| 2020 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1,963 | 1,854 |
| 2019 | 83 | 37 | 20 | 26 | 1,812 | 1,862 |
| 2018 | 85 | 38 | 18 | 29 | 1,857 | 1,899 |
| 2017 | 70 | 31 | 14 | 25 | 1,896 | 1,914 |
| 2016 | 49 | 24 | 4 | 21 | 1,850 | 1,875 |
| 2015 | 55 | 24 | 10 | 21 | 1,860 | 1,868 |
| 2014 | 60 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 1,948 | 1,948 |
| 2013 | 120 | 52 | 20 | 48 | 2,041 | 1,974 |
| 2012 | 66 | 24 | 13 | 29 | 2,027 | 1,942 |
| 2011 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2,013 | 2,013 |
| 2010 | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 1,925 | 1,838 |
| 2009 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 2,055 | 1,822 |
| 2008 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 1,988 | 1,633 |
| 2007 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2,200 | 1,800 |
Where Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado has played
Costa Rica (83) · Spain (3) · Honduras (3) · Mexico (3) · Colombia (2) · Nicaragua (2) · Cuba (1) · Dominican Republic (1) · England (1) · El Salvador (1) · Georgia (1) · Norway (1) · Panama (1) · Türkiye (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 91.5% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues c4 (27.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Alvarado usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 41 | 80.4% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 86.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado's chess games
All 193 games by Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 57 wins, 46 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/2 | 53.8% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 40 | 10/13/17 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Yerisbel Miranda Llanes | 2,262 | American World Cup Q Prelim | D05 |
| Aug 2014 | Knarik Mouradian | 2,188 | Olympiad Women-41 | E73 |
| Dec 2011 | Juan J Espinoza Meza | 2,181 | 12th Managua Hurtado Memorial | A68 |
| Dec 2025 | Caleb Vargas Arguedas | 2,076 | XLVI Metropolitano Int | B76 |
| Jul 2012 | Oscar Gutierrez | 2,072 | chT-CRI | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI w | 2019 | 24 | 16 | 1,881 |
| ch-CRI 76th | 2013 | 13 | 0.5 | 1,935 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,083 |
| ch-CRI | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,881 |
| Campeonato Nacional Costa Rica 2026 | Femenino | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,849 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| San Jose zt 2.3 | 2013 | 9 | 0 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado's chess games?
193 games by Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado, from Jul 2009 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 Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado has played.
What does Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado play as White?
As White, Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado play as Black?
As Black, Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado most often plays: Pirc Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado's FIDE rating?
Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado played?
Our database contains 193 games by Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 46 draws, 89 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado?
193 games by Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado 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.