Prepare against Roberto Ramirez Alvarez
Spain · World #38,141 classical · FIDE ID 22228748
When preparing against Roberto Ramirez Alvarez, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Roberto Ramirez Alvarez, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Ramirez Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Ramirez 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 | 1,944 | 2,103 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 97 | 62 | 74 | 41.6% |
| As White | 126 | 52 | 33 | 41 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 107 | 45 | 29 | 33 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Ramirez Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Ramirez Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 54.0% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 35 | 27.8% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 16.7% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 43.9% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Roberto Ramirez Alvarez's chess games
All 233 games by Roberto Ramirez Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 97 wins, 62 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | David Roiz Baztan | 2,285 | Villaviciosa Open | E81 |
| Jan 1998 | Jose Luis Juan Roldan | 2,255 | Asturias Preferente Open | D36 |
| Jan 1998 | Albano Alba | 2,240 | chT-Asturias | C01 |
| Mar 2015 | Robert Kohlman | 2,160 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Primavera Open | E99 |
| Mar 2015 | Robert Kohlmann | 2,160 | chT-Tenerife Preferente | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 25 | 12 | 2,250 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 19 | 11 | 1,883 |
| Asturias Primera Open A | 1997 | 17 | 11 | – |
| Pryca Gijon Open A | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,305 |
| Tenerife Verano Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,712 |
| ch-Asturias 1 | 1990 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Villaviciosa Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,413 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Ramirez Alvarez's chess games?
233 games by Roberto Ramirez Alvarez, from Jul 2007 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 Roberto Ramirez Alvarez has played.
What does Roberto Ramirez Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Roberto Ramirez Alvarez opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Ramirez Alvarez answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Roberto Ramirez Alvarez play as White?
As White, Roberto Ramirez Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Ramirez Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Ramirez Alvarez most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Roberto Ramirez Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Roberto Ramirez Alvarez is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Roberto Ramirez Alvarez played?
Our database contains 233 games by Roberto Ramirez Alvarez, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 62 draws, 74 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Ramirez Alvarez?
233 games by Roberto Ramirez 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.