Prepare against Simon Giraldo Alvarez
Colombia · World #70,971 classical · FIDE ID 4473329
When preparing against Simon Giraldo Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Simon Giraldo Alvarez, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Giraldo Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Giraldo 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 | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,683 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,687 | 1,687 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 25 | 6 | 29 | 41.7% |
| As White | 33 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Giraldo Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Giraldo Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.2% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Simon Giraldo Alvarez's chess games
All 60 games by Simon Giraldo Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Cristian Johan Valencia | 1,947 | Antioquia Open | B90 |
| Jun 2021 | Sara Moncada Correa | 1,869 | COL-ch U18 Final | E18 |
| Apr 2018 | Carlos F Alvarez | 1,815 | Antioquia Open B | A28 |
| Jun 2021 | Jesus Eduardo Sandoval | 1,786 | ch-COL Cat D U1800 | D02 |
| Jan 2019 | Carlos Andres Lopez Gonzalez | 1,762 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 13 | 3 | 1,568 |
| ch-Pan American School U13 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,596 |
| Antioquia Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,538 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,706 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,862 |
| Antioquia Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,798 |
| ch-COL Cat D U1800 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Giraldo Alvarez's chess games?
60 games by Simon Giraldo Alvarez, from Mar 2017 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 Simon Giraldo Alvarez has played.
What does Simon Giraldo Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Simon Giraldo Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Giraldo Alvarez answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Giraldo Alvarez play as White?
As White, Simon Giraldo Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Giraldo Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Simon Giraldo Alvarez most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Simon Giraldo Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Simon Giraldo Alvarez is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,687 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Simon Giraldo Alvarez played?
Our database contains 60 games by Simon Giraldo Alvarez, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Giraldo Alvarez?
60 games by Simon Giraldo 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.