Prepare against Arturo Pastor Villalba
Spain · World #39,012 classical · FIDE ID 22227989
Our database contains 57 games by Arturo Pastor Villalba, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arturo Pastor Villalba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arturo Pastor Villalba 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 | 1,940 | 1,948 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 13 | 14 | 30 | 22.8% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Villalba usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Villalba usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Villalba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Arturo Pastor Villalba's chess games
All 57 games by Arturo Pastor Villalba in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Gerardo Fernandez Hernandez | 2,178 | ch-ESP Seniors 50+ | A08 |
| Oct 2016 | Pedro Maria Pastor Pons | 2,104 | ch-ESP Seniors 50 | A42 |
| Jul 2017 | Samuel Bustos Bernardo | 2,099 | ch-La Mancha | A10 |
| Aug 2011 | Alberto Sanchez Sanchez | 1,983 | Almansa Open B 6th | B30 |
| Aug 2014 | Juan Jose Perez Torres | 1,983 | Almansa Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,930 |
| ch-La Mancha | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Castilla La Mancha Men & Veterans | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 50 | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| 18th Albacete Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,958 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,066 |
| 86th ch-ESP | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,025 |
| Almansa Open B | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arturo Pastor Villalba's chess games?
57 games by Arturo Pastor Villalba, from Jul 2007 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 Arturo Pastor Villalba has played.
What does Arturo Pastor Villalba play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Arturo Pastor Villalba opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arturo Pastor Villalba answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Arturo Pastor Villalba play as White?
As White, Arturo Pastor Villalba's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arturo Pastor Villalba play as Black?
As Black, Arturo Pastor Villalba most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Arturo Pastor Villalba's FIDE rating?
Arturo Pastor Villalba is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Arturo Pastor Villalba played?
Our database contains 57 games by Arturo Pastor Villalba, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arturo Pastor Villalba?
57 games by Arturo Pastor Villalba 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.