Prepare against Ander Tafall Villanueva
Spain · World #26,360 classical · FIDE ID 24540781
When preparing against Ander Tafall Villanueva, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ander Tafall Villanueva, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ander Tafall Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ander Tafall Villanueva 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 | 2,009 | 2,054 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,970 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,023 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 32.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ander Tafall Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ander Tafall Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Ander Tafall Villanueva's chess games
All 37 games by Ander Tafall Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia | 1,910 | ch-Gipuzkoa A | C00 |
| Dec 2021 | Alex Odriozola Coscolin | 1,903 | Salamanca Unamuno Cup | A16 |
| Apr 2022 | Karmel Galarza Docampo | 1,849 | ch-Euskadi | B00 |
| Oct 2019 | Alejandro Cantabrana Garona | 1,757 | ch-Gipuzkoa A | A36 |
| Dec 2021 | Rafael Matas Conde | 1,725 | Salamanca Unamuno Cup | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,723 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,006 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| 3rd Salou Open U2300 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,532 |
| Salamanca Unamuno Cup | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 2,074 |
| 43rd San Sebastian Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,087 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ander Tafall Villanueva's chess games?
37 games by Ander Tafall Villanueva, from Nov 2014 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 Ander Tafall Villanueva has played.
What does Ander Tafall Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ander Tafall Villanueva opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ander Tafall Villanueva answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Ander Tafall Villanueva play as White?
As White, Ander Tafall Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ander Tafall Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Ander Tafall Villanueva most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ander Tafall Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Ander Tafall Villanueva is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Ander Tafall Villanueva played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ander Tafall Villanueva, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ander Tafall Villanueva?
37 games by Ander Tafall Villanueva 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.