Prepare against Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez
Spain · World #140,470 classical · FIDE ID 24593893
When preparing against Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Garcia 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 | 1,619 | 1,641 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,686 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,701 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez's chess games
All 30 games by Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Oscar 1974 Martin Martin | 2,077 | Lanzarote Open | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Carles Vert Alcover | 1,521 | chT-Canarias | A40 |
| Jun 2018 | Diego 1995 Perez Hernandez | 1,421 | Lanzarote Open | A07 |
| Jun 2019 | Pablo Morales Diaz | 1,295 | Lanzarote Open | C55 |
| Jun 2017 | Dylan Martinez Mandry | 1,167 | Arrecife de Lanzarote Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 15 | 6 | 1,616 |
| Arrecife de Lanzarote Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,700 |
| chT-Canarias | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,566 |
| 2nd Lanzarote Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez's chess games?
30 games by Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez, from Aug 2016 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 Garcia Alvarez has played.
What does Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez most often plays: Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez is currently rated 1,619 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,641 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez played?
Our database contains 30 games by Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Garcia Alvarez?
30 games by Miguel Angel Garcia 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.