Prepare against Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez
Colombia · World #117,992 classical · FIDE ID 4486668
When preparing against Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 53 games by Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Maria Betancur 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 | 1,679 | 1,693 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,692 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,668 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 6 | 26 | 39.6% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez's chess games
All 53 games by Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Ilse D. Guggenberger | 2,080 | ch-COL w | C90 |
| Jan 1988 | D. Perez | 2,005 | ch-COL w | D17 |
| Jul 2022 | Juan Sebastian Lopez | 1,724 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B20 |
| Jul 2022 | Hugo Restrepo | 1,683 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | A36 |
| Jul 2022 | Carlos Andres Alvarado Torres | 1,672 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL w | 1988 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-Pan American School U13 Girls | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,254 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,558 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,781 |
| chB-COL U1800 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,449 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,591 |
| ch-Medellin Antioquia | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez's chess games?
53 games by Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez, from Dec 2019 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 Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez has played.
What does Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez play as White?
As White, Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez is currently rated 1,679 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,693 (May 2025).
How many games has Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez played?
Our database contains 53 games by Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Maria Betancur Alvarez?
53 games by Sara Maria Betancur 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.