Prepare against Luis Miguel Alves
PRT · World #83,287 classical · FIDE ID 1903110
When preparing against Luis Miguel Alves, expect 1.c4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Luis Miguel Alves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Miguel Alves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Miguel Alves 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 | 1,779 | 1,995 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,907 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,967 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 21 | 15 | 44 | 26.3% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Miguel Alves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Miguel Alves's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 70.3% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Alves usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Alves usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Alves usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Alves usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Alves usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Alves usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 30.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Luis Miguel Alves's chess games
All 80 games by Luis Miguel Alves 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D94 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Hugo Rato | 2,044 | Lisbon Masters | B33 |
| May 2008 | Luis Daniel Moura Bastos | 1,975 | ch-Lisbon sf | A00 |
| Aug 2013 | Amanda Marques Pereira | 1,971 | 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | A13 |
| Feb 2015 | Paulo Fanha | 1,868 | ch-Lisbon | A15 |
| Feb 2015 | Hugo Miguel Fernandes Marques | 1,640 | ch-Lisbon | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,795 |
| ch-Lisbon Final | 2007 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,646 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-Lisbon | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,024 |
| 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,743 |
| 3rd Lisbon Simoes Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,660 |
| ch-Lisbon district | 2003 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Recife PE22 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Miguel Alves's chess games?
80 games by Luis Miguel Alves, 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 Luis Miguel Alves has played.
What does Luis Miguel Alves play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Luis Miguel Alves opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Miguel Alves answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Miguel Alves play as White?
As White, Luis Miguel Alves's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Miguel Alves play as Black?
As Black, Luis Miguel Alves most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Luis Miguel Alves's FIDE rating?
Luis Miguel Alves is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Luis Miguel Alves played?
Our database contains 80 games by Luis Miguel Alves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 44 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Miguel Alves?
80 games by Luis Miguel Alves 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.