Prepare against Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula
CM · Cuba · World #14,277 classical · FIDE ID 3509931
When preparing against Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 79 games by Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula 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 | 2,113 | 2,218 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,174 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,140 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 27 | 16 | 36 | 34.2% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 55.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Coyula usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Coyula usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Coyula usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Coyula usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Coyula usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Coyula usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula's chess games
All 79 games by Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Thomas Decker | 2,299 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Jul 2025 | Evsuld Myagmarsuren | 2,272 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Krzysztof Zarnowski | 2,152 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Jul 2025 | Juan Andres Guerrero Cataldo | 2,139 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| May 2025 | Rafal Buraczewski | 2,135 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 11.5 | 2,017 |
| Maria Teresa Mora Memorial IM3 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,982 |
| 12th ch-Havana Municipal | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,104 |
| ch-Havana City | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,931 |
| Havana Province zt | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| Maria Teresa Mora Memorial Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula's chess games?
79 games by Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula, from Apr 2008 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 Alcides Perez Coyula has played.
What does Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula play as White?
As White, Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula's FIDE rating?
Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula played?
Our database contains 79 games by Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 36 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula?
79 games by Rafael Alcides Perez Coyula 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.