Prepare against Alejandro Vaya Gomez
Spain · World #21,139 classical · FIDE ID 2209101
When preparing against Alejandro Vaya Gomez, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 86 games by Alejandro Vaya Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Vaya Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Vaya Gomez 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 | 2,049 | 2,167 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 26 | 14 | 46 | 30.2% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 19.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1991-2019): 143 rated games against 125 different opponents, across 18 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 143 | 55 | 21 | 67 | 38.5% | 2,119 | 2,052 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 58 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 12.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 57 | 34 | 9 | 14 | 59.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,208 | 2,128 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,875 | 1,809 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2,062 | 2,062 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1,967 | 1,701 |
| 2014 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1,966 | 2,100 |
| 2013 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1,935 | 2,039 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,244 | 1,844 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,220 | 1,820 |
| 2007 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2,113 | 2,077 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,249 | 2,135 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,449 | 2,316 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2,408 | 2,108 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,388 | 1,988 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2,346 | 2,046 |
| 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,062 | 1,862 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2,444 | 2,194 |
| 1994 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2,298 | 2,165 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Vaya Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Vaya Gomez's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 46.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 33.3% | 34.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 17.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Gomez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 34.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 42.9% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 38.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 68.8% | 4.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
Alejandro Vaya Gomez's chess games
All 86 games by Alejandro Vaya Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 22 | 2/2/18 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Ismael Alshameary Puente | 2,444 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | A29 |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Belezky | 2,399 | 32nd La Roda Open | A00 |
| Jan 2000 | Ernesto Fernandez Romero | 2,383 | Albacete IM A | A42 |
| Sep 2004 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,378 | 12th Albacete Open | A36 |
| Jan 1994 | Jesus Javier Cortes Bueno | 2,320 | England Open 1 | A68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th Albacete | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| 2nd Albacete Open | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
| ch-Albacete | 1991 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Albacete IM A | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 2,208 |
| ch-ESP | 1994 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-Albacete Preferente | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| 12th Albacete Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 2,150 |
| 10th Albacete Open | 2002 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Vaya Gomez's chess games?
86 games by Alejandro Vaya Gomez, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Alejandro Vaya Gomez has played.
What does Alejandro Vaya Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Alejandro Vaya Gomez opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Vaya Gomez answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Vaya Gomez play as White?
As White, Alejandro Vaya Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Vaya Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Vaya Gomez most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Alejandro Vaya Gomez's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Vaya Gomez is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Alejandro Vaya Gomez played?
Our database contains 86 games by Alejandro Vaya Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 46 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Vaya Gomez?
86 games by Alejandro Vaya Gomez 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.