Prepare against Oscar Roman Alvarez
CHL · World #107,381 classical · FIDE ID 3400867
When preparing against Oscar Roman Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 67 games by Oscar Roman Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Roman Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Roman 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 | 1,708 | 2,094 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 2,035 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 2,041 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 24 | 14 | 29 | 35.8% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Roman Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Roman Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 31.3% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 31.3% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Be2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Oscar Roman Alvarez's chess games
All 67 games by Oscar Roman Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Eduardo Bombardiere Rosas | 2,322 | Santiago Endesa 09 | A11 |
| Jul 2007 | Eugenio Larrain Cadaiz | 2,292 | Santiago Endesa 09 | A21 |
| Jul 2007 | Jose Luis Carmona Rosales | 2,192 | Santiago Endesa 09 | A48 |
| Dec 2012 | Pablo Morales Vera | 2,094 | chT-CHI | A37 |
| Aug 2015 | Luis Suarez OHiggins | 2,040 | 2nd Santiago Club Chile | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Hexagonal Cup | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| Santiago Endesa 09 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,342 |
| 1st Serrano Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| Santiago IRT | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 4th Antofagasta Zicosur Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,693 |
| chT-CHI | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,981 |
| Santiago Open | 1997 | 4 | 3 | – |
| Santiago Esucomex Open | 1998 | 3 | 0 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Roman Alvarez's chess games?
67 games by Oscar Roman Alvarez, from Apr 2003 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 Oscar Roman Alvarez has played.
What does Oscar Roman Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Oscar Roman Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Roman Alvarez answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Oscar Roman Alvarez play as White?
As White, Oscar Roman Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Roman Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Roman Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Oscar Roman Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Oscar Roman Alvarez is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Oscar Roman Alvarez played?
Our database contains 67 games by Oscar Roman Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Roman Alvarez?
67 games by Oscar Roman 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.