Prepare against Alex Vidal Zamora
FM · Spain · World #2,319 classical · FIDE ID 2281872
When preparing against Alex Vidal Zamora, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 438 games by Alex Vidal Zamora, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Vidal Zamora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Vidal Zamora 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 | 2,367 | 2,430 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,276 | 2,299 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,377 | 2,395 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 227 | 114 | 97 | 51.8% |
| As White | 217 | 120 | 64 | 33 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 221 | 107 | 50 | 64 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Vidal Zamora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Vidal Zamora's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 47.0% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 96 | 44.2% | 72.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.1% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.7% | 81.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zamora usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zamora usually continues Nf3 (77.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zamora usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zamora usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zamora usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zamora usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 78.2% | 64.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 12.6% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.9% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 73.6% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Alex Vidal Zamora's chess games
All 438 games by Alex Vidal Zamora in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Aug 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: 227 wins, 114 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/12/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/7/0 | 56.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 59 | 29/14/16 | 49.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 11/2/0 | 84.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,517 | 3rd Sitges Sunway Open | D48 |
| Jun 2019 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,489 | 7th Platja d'Aro Open A | C11 |
| Jun 2019 | Raven Sturt | 2,429 | 7th Platja d'Aro Open A | A78 |
| Aug 2010 | Mikel Huerga Leache | 2,424 | 11th Figueres Open | A31 |
| Feb 2018 | Alejandro Barbero Sendic | 2,407 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2019 | 46 | 37.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2011 | 24 | 13 | 1,987 |
| ch-Girona Territorial | 2014 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,424 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 2,367 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,450 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,424 |
| 18th Miquel Mas Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| Catalunya Vilanova Salt 35th | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Vidal Zamora's chess games?
438 games by Alex Vidal Zamora, from Jan 2006 to Aug 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 Alex Vidal Zamora has played.
What does Alex Vidal Zamora play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Alex Vidal Zamora opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Vidal Zamora answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alex Vidal Zamora play as White?
As White, Alex Vidal Zamora's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Vidal Zamora play as Black?
As Black, Alex Vidal Zamora most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 84.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Alex Vidal Zamora's FIDE rating?
Alex Vidal Zamora is currently rated 2,367 in classical chess, 2,276 in rapid and 2,377 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Alex Vidal Zamora played?
Our database contains 438 games by Alex Vidal Zamora, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 114 draws, 97 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Vidal Zamora?
438 games by Alex Vidal Zamora 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.