Prepare against Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez
CRI · World #35,604 classical · FIDE ID 6500390
Our database contains 42 games by Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Eduardo Peraza 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 | 1,956 | 2,062 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,004 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 23.8% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez's chess games
All 42 games by Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Marco Antonio Cabrera Chaves | 2,213 | San Jose Open | B66 |
| Jan 1997 | Francisco Hernandez | 2,205 | ch-CRI | A47 |
| Jul 2013 | Juan Carlos Brenes Salgado | 2,121 | San Jose Open | B96 |
| Jan 1997 | Adrian Rodriguez | 2,105 | ch-CRI | B41 |
| Jun 2013 | Warner Espinoza Guerrero | 2,052 | San Jose Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 1997 | 18 | 4 | 1,910 |
| 72nd ch-CRI Phase1 | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| San Jose Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| XLVI Metropolitano Int | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez's chess games?
42 games by Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez, from Apr 2003 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 Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez has played.
What does Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez play as White?
As White, Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez played?
Our database contains 42 games by Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Eduardo Peraza Alvarez?
42 games by Rafael Eduardo Peraza 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.