Prepare against Pablo Cantora Alvarez
Spain · World #36,404 classical · FIDE ID 2239868
When preparing against Pablo Cantora Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Pablo Cantora Alvarez, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Cantora Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Cantora 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 | 1,952 | 1,953 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,939 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 20 | 10 | 24 | 37.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Cantora Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Cantora Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Pablo Cantora Alvarez's chess games
All 54 games by Pablo Cantora Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Raimundo Garcia | 2,380 | Infiesto Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiesto Open | 1997 | 18 | 9 | 2,380 |
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Primera A | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 7 | 3 | 2,307 |
| Asturias-Galicia U16 | 1997 | 3 | 0 | – |
| Asturias Toran Memorial | 1997 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| Asturias Toran Simul | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,155 |
| Asturias Primera Qual | 1997 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Cantora Alvarez's chess games?
54 games by Pablo Cantora Alvarez, from Apr 2009 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 Pablo Cantora Alvarez has played.
What does Pablo Cantora Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Pablo Cantora Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Cantora Alvarez answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pablo Cantora Alvarez play as White?
As White, Pablo Cantora Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Cantora Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Cantora Alvarez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pablo Cantora Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Pablo Cantora Alvarez is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pablo Cantora Alvarez played?
Our database contains 54 games by Pablo Cantora Alvarez, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Cantora Alvarez?
54 games by Pablo Cantora 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.