Prepare against Antonio Villar Nieves
Spain · World #7,570 classical · FIDE ID 2226456
When preparing against Antonio Villar Nieves, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Antonio Villar Nieves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Villar Nieves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Villar Nieves 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 | 2,213 | 2,234 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,223 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,220 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 103 | 61 | 89 | 40.7% |
| As White | 124 | 59 | 27 | 38 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 129 | 44 | 34 | 51 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Villar Nieves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Villar Nieves's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 68.5% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 35 | 28.2% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nieves usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Nieves usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nieves usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nieves usually continues Bg5 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nieves usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Nieves usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 89.0% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.3% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 26.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Antonio Villar Nieves's chess games
All 253 games by Antonio Villar Nieves 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: 103 wins, 61 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Gabriel Mateuta | 2,504 | 4th Villa de Gijon Open | B00 |
| Jul 2000 | Francisco Javier Sanz Alonso | 2,414 | 11th Teresa Herrera Open | C59 |
| Jan 1999 | Juan Carlos Rodriguez Talavera | 2,405 | 10th La Coruna Open | B78 |
| Aug 2002 | Pablo Garcia Castro | 2,353 | 10th Alfonso Pedrido Open | C41 |
| Aug 2016 | Marco Corvi | 2,343 | 5th Mare di Fano Open | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Galicia U18 | 2002 | 14 | 10 | 2,235 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 5th Mare di Fano Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| 11th Portoroz Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| Orense Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,326 |
| 3rd Ortigueira Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,372 |
| ch-Galicia | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Villar Nieves's chess games?
253 games by Antonio Villar Nieves, 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 Antonio Villar Nieves has played.
What does Antonio Villar Nieves play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Antonio Villar Nieves opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Villar Nieves answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Antonio Villar Nieves play as White?
As White, Antonio Villar Nieves's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Villar Nieves play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Villar Nieves most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Antonio Villar Nieves's FIDE rating?
Antonio Villar Nieves is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (May 2019).
How many games has Antonio Villar Nieves played?
Our database contains 253 games by Antonio Villar Nieves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 61 draws, 89 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Villar Nieves?
253 games by Antonio Villar Nieves 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.