Prepare against Leandro Alvarez
Argentina · World #9,589 classical · FIDE ID 132756
Our database contains 233 games by Leandro Alvarez, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leandro Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leandro 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 | 2,176 | 2,196 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,179 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,047 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 109 | 26 | 98 | 46.8% |
| As White | 110 | 52 | 12 | 46 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 123 | 57 | 14 | 52 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leandro Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leandro Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 80.0% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.1% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.4% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 63 | 86.3% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Leandro Alvarez's chess games
All 233 games by Leandro Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Aug 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: 109 wins, 26 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 57 | 25/8/24 | 43.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | Titled Tuesday | C05 |
| Jun 2025 | Eric Li | 2,372 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | J Gemy | 2,347 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | C36 |
| Jun 2025 | Wojciech Przybylski | 2,340 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Aug 2025 | Vittorio Cina` | 2,323 | Titled Tue Late | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 105 | 35 | 2,033 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,970 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,287 |
| Rosario Promesas Cup | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Corrientes Mayor Rosarino Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| Rosario Bandera Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,034 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,043 |
| Rosario Italia Cup | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leandro Alvarez's chess games?
233 games by Leandro Alvarez, from Jan 2016 to Aug 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 Leandro Alvarez has played.
What does Leandro Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Leandro Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leandro Alvarez answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Leandro Alvarez play as White?
As White, Leandro Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leandro Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Leandro Alvarez most often plays: Pirc Defense (57 games, 43.9% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Leandro Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Leandro Alvarez is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (May 2026).
How many games has Leandro Alvarez played?
Our database contains 233 games by Leandro Alvarez, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 26 draws, 98 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leandro Alvarez?
233 games by Leandro 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.