Prepare against Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo
Spain · World #73,767 classical · FIDE ID 2264170
When preparing against Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo, expect 1.c4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo 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 | 1,809 | 2,113 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,794 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,755 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 42 | 31 | 59 | 31.8% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 16 | 27 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 62 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 59 | 84.3% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 49.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gonzalo usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gonzalo usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Gonzalo usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Gonzalo usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gonzalo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo's chess games
All 132 games by Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 42 wins, 31 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A11 | English Opening | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Alfredo Pena | 2,292 | ch-Pan American U20 | E97 |
| Sep 2006 | Mario Armando Echeverria | 2,147 | ch-Pan American U20 | E12 |
| Sep 2006 | Juan Carlos Guerrero Sierra | 2,068 | ch-Pan American U20 | A67 |
| Mar 2009 | Santiago Bailo Remacha | 2,038 | chT-Aragon | A01 |
| Aug 2003 | Rafael Alonso Vazquez | 2,030 | 2nd Ortigueira Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2017 | 23 | 9 | 1,791 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| 2nd Ortigueira Open | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,193 |
| 3rd Ortigueira Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| 4th Ortigueira Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 78th Posadas Anniv CAP | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,691 |
| ch-Aragon Preferente | 2002 | 6 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo's chess games?
132 games by Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo, from Jan 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 Angel Alvarez Gonzalo has played.
What does Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 64.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo played?
Our database contains 132 games by Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 31 draws, 59 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo?
132 games by Miguel Angel Alvarez Gonzalo 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.