Prepare against Ricardo Alejo Alvarez
Spain · World #41,442 classical · FIDE ID 32002688
Our database contains 104 games by Ricardo Alejo Alvarez, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Alejo Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Alejo 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 | 1,929 | 2,036 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 51 | 18 | 35 | 49.0% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 31 | 9 | 15 | 56.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Alejo Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Alejo Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 21 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 20.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 20.4% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 43% of White games, 40.5% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Bb2 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 78.6% | 70.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Ricardo Alejo Alvarez's chess games
All 104 games by Ricardo Alejo Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 51 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Jaume Mundet Riera | 2,170 | 3rd Girona Open A | C43 |
| Jan 2015 | Luis Parals Marce | 2,167 | 10th Santa Eugenia Open | A01 |
| Jul 2012 | David Huici Bentue | 2,080 | 3rd Girona Open A | A01 |
| Jul 2012 | Francesc Parramon Ros | 2,067 | 3rd Girona Open A | D02 |
| Apr 2009 | Emili Colls Bosch | 2,008 | Catalunya Vilanova Salt 35th | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona Territorial | 2014 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,950 |
| 3rd Girona Open A | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| 8th Santa Eugenia Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,956 |
| ch-Girona | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,769 |
| 10th Santa Eugenia Open | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 4th Girona Open A | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,938 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,930 |
| 5th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Alejo Alvarez's chess games?
104 games by Ricardo Alejo Alvarez, from Sep 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 Ricardo Alejo Alvarez has played.
What does Ricardo Alejo Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ricardo Alejo Alvarez opens with 1.b3 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Alejo Alvarez answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Alejo Alvarez play as White?
As White, Ricardo Alejo Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Alejo Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Alejo Alvarez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ricardo Alejo Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Alejo Alvarez is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Ricardo Alejo Alvarez played?
Our database contains 104 games by Ricardo Alejo Alvarez, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Alejo Alvarez?
104 games by Ricardo Alejo 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.