Prepare against Miguel Alvarez
Argentina · World #61,246 classical · FIDE ID 114600
When preparing against Miguel Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Miguel Alvarez, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel 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 | 1,851 | 2,132 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,916 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 35 | 10 | 20 | 53.8% |
| As White | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c3 (88.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Miguel Alvarez's chess games
All 65 games by Miguel Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Miguel Reta | 2,149 | Posadas IRT | B50 |
| Feb 2005 | Suzana Chang | 2,087 | Posadas Summer Open | B22 |
| Mar 2014 | Lucas Crotti | 2,048 | Posadas Misiones IRT | C66 |
| Oct 2004 | Esteban Carlino | 1,979 | Posadas Integracion Open | B22 |
| Mar 2010 | Carlos Milans | 1,945 | ch-URU sf | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posadas Misiones IRT | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,040 |
| ch-URU sf | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| Posadas Integracion Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| Posadas Summer Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| Posadas IRT | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| Posadas Misionera Open | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,737 |
| 2nd Posadas Realidades | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| Posadas Veran Cup | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Alvarez's chess games?
65 games by Miguel Alvarez, from Oct 2004 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 Miguel Alvarez has played.
What does Miguel Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Miguel Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Alvarez answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Alvarez play as White?
As White, Miguel Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Alvarez most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Miguel Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Alvarez is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Miguel Alvarez played?
Our database contains 65 games by Miguel Alvarez, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Alvarez?
65 games by Miguel 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.