Prepare against Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez
IM · Panama · World #2,851 classical · FIDE ID 3508684
When preparing against Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 35.3% over 34 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Carlos Sanchez 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 | 2,345 | 2,449 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,425 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,420 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 152 | 123 | 81 | 42.6% |
| As White | 179 | 90 | 63 | 26 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 178 | 62 | 60 | 55 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 74.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 10.6% | 78.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 8.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.7% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 78.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 87.4% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 70.2% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez's chess games
All 357 games by Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Sep 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: 152 wins, 123 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/13/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/9/1 | 54.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 12/9/12 | 35.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Bassem Amin | 2,680 | Olympiad-44 | E71 |
| Jun 2020 | Jorge Cori | 2,652 | Iberoamericano Chess24 | D48 |
| Jul 2023 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,607 | FIDE World Cup | A40 |
| Nov 2017 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,566 | Panama City Chess Rumble Open | A43 |
| Sep 2024 | Roberto Garcia Pantoja | 2,550 | Olympiad-45 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciego de Avila | 2010 | 23 | 17 | 2,430 |
| 18th Ciego de Avila Jimenez Memorial | 2009 | 14 | 5 | 2,358 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 14 | 11 | 2,504 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,115 |
| ch-CUB sf | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| Ciego de Avila Jimenez Memorial 17th | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,509 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez's chess games?
357 games by Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez, from Jan 2012 to Sep 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 Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez has played.
What does Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez play as White?
As White, Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (May 2023).
How many games has Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez played?
Our database contains 357 games by Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 123 draws, 81 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez?
357 games by Roberto Carlos Sanchez 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.