Prepare against Yusnel Bacallao Alonso
GM · Cuba · World #231 classical · FIDE ID 3507416
Our database contains 618 games by Yusnel Bacallao Alonso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yusnel Bacallao Alonso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusnel Bacallao Alonso 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 | 2,572 | 2,605 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,495 | 2,523 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,561 | 2,602 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 260 | 241 | 117 | 42.1% |
| As White | 310 | 149 | 119 | 42 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 308 | 111 | 122 | 75 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusnel Bacallao Alonso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusnel Bacallao Alonso's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 35.8% | 70.3% |
| Nf3 | 89 | 28.7% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 83 | 26.8% | 68.7% |
| c4 | 22 | 7.1% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 70.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nf3 (74.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Alonso usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 65.2% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Alonso usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Alonso usually continues b3 (53.8% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Alonso usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 73 | 48.7% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 39 | 26.0% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 34 | 22.7% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 84.1% | 56.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 15.9% | 53.6% |
Yusnel Bacallao Alonso's chess games
All 618 games by Yusnel Bacallao Alonso in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 260 wins, 241 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 44 | 18/20/6 | 40.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| D32 | English Opening | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 10/19/5 | 29.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,731 | FIDE World Cup | B11 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,662 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | D33 |
| Jun 2020 | Jorge Cori | 2,652 | Iberoamericano Chess24 | A13 |
| Dec 2018 | Diego Flores | 2,631 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli | A47 |
| Jun 2015 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,610 | 50th Capablanca Memorial Premier | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 50 | 34.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-CUB | 2016 | 41 | 24 | 2,559 |
| Iberoamericano Chess24 | 2020 | 29 | 15 | 2,576 |
| Matanzas Jaguey Cup | 2008 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,469 |
| Matanzas 28 October Cup | 2007 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,433 |
| Ajedrez del Mar | 2007 | 12 | 8 | 2,333 |
| Molodezhka-CUB online | 2020 | 12 | 3 | 2,386 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,591 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jorge Cori (13 games) · Yuri Gonzalez Vidal (12 games) · Omar Almeida Quintana (12 games) · Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo (11 games) · Lazaro Bruzon Batista (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusnel Bacallao Alonso's chess games?
618 games by Yusnel Bacallao Alonso, from Apr 2003 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 Yusnel Bacallao Alonso has played.
What does Yusnel Bacallao Alonso play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Yusnel Bacallao Alonso opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusnel Bacallao Alonso answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Yusnel Bacallao Alonso play as White?
As White, Yusnel Bacallao Alonso's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusnel Bacallao Alonso play as Black?
As Black, Yusnel Bacallao Alonso most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 308 games.
What is Yusnel Bacallao Alonso's FIDE rating?
Yusnel Bacallao Alonso is currently rated 2,572 in classical chess, 2,495 in rapid and 2,561 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,605 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Yusnel Bacallao Alonso played?
Our database contains 618 games by Yusnel Bacallao Alonso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 241 draws, 117 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusnel Bacallao Alonso?
618 games by Yusnel Bacallao Alonso 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.