Prepare against Tomas Giraldo Alvarez
Colombia · World #80,833 classical · FIDE ID 4473337
When preparing against Tomas Giraldo Alvarez, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Tomas Giraldo Alvarez, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Giraldo Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas 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 | 1,787 | 1,787 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,690 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,681 | 1,681 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 6 | 30 | 35.7% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Giraldo Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Giraldo Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 89.7% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Tomas Giraldo Alvarez's chess games
All 56 games by Tomas Giraldo Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Eduardo Llano Buritica | 1,829 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | A17 |
| Aug 2023 | Andres Felipe Sanchez Martinez | 1,823 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | B35 |
| Aug 2023 | Maria de los Angeles Varela | 1,788 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | C11 |
| Aug 2023 | Juan Carlos Betancourt | 1,730 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | C02 |
| Jun 2021 | Luis Eduardo Morales | 1,714 | ch-COL Cat D U1800 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 9 | 1 | 1,454 |
| ch-COL U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,246 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,605 |
| Antioquia Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,517 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-COL Cat D U1800 | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,359 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,752 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Giraldo Alvarez's chess games?
56 games by Tomas Giraldo Alvarez, from Oct 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 Tomas Giraldo Alvarez has played.
What does Tomas Giraldo Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Tomas Giraldo Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Giraldo Alvarez answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomas Giraldo Alvarez play as White?
As White, Tomas Giraldo Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Giraldo Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Giraldo Alvarez most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Tomas Giraldo Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Tomas Giraldo Alvarez is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid and 1,681 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tomas Giraldo Alvarez played?
Our database contains 56 games by Tomas Giraldo Alvarez, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Giraldo Alvarez?
56 games by Tomas 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.