Prepare against Alvaro Maquieira Vidal
Spain · World #39,330 classical · FIDE ID 32021135
When preparing against Alvaro Maquieira Vidal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 60 games by Alvaro Maquieira Vidal, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Maquieira Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Maquieira Vidal 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 | 1,939 | 2,099 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,865 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,944 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 11 | 32 | 28.3% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Maquieira Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Maquieira Vidal's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vidal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Alvaro Maquieira Vidal's chess games
All 60 games by Alvaro Maquieira Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,183 | Bolton Easter Open | B23 |
| Aug 2015 | Marcos Lorenzo Duran | 2,160 | 2nd Mondariz Cemar Open | A52 |
| Aug 2015 | Teodoro Asensio Linan | 2,156 | 2nd Mondariz Cemar Open | B70 |
| Aug 2019 | Oscar Bruno De Prado Rodriguez | 2,155 | 7th Pontevedra Open | B01 |
| Aug 2016 | Henrique Rey Malde | 2,114 | Mondariz IM | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Pontevedra Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,765 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,941 |
| Mondariz IM | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 2,052 |
| 2nd Mondariz Cemar Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| 3rd Mondariz Balneario Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,933 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,048 |
| 11th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,851 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Maquieira Vidal's chess games?
60 games by Alvaro Maquieira Vidal, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Alvaro Maquieira Vidal has played.
What does Alvaro Maquieira Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Alvaro Maquieira Vidal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Maquieira Vidal answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Maquieira Vidal play as White?
As White, Alvaro Maquieira Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Maquieira Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Maquieira Vidal most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Alvaro Maquieira Vidal's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Maquieira Vidal is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Alvaro Maquieira Vidal played?
Our database contains 60 games by Alvaro Maquieira Vidal, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Maquieira Vidal?
60 games by Alvaro Maquieira Vidal 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.