Prepare against Benjamin Vidal Lanau
Spain · World #28,332 classical · FIDE ID 2254468
When preparing against Benjamin Vidal Lanau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Benjamin Vidal Lanau, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Vidal Lanau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Vidal Lanau 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 | 1,996 | 2,014 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Vidal Lanau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Vidal Lanau's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Lanau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lanau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lanau usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Benjamin Vidal Lanau's chess games
All 35 games by Benjamin Vidal Lanau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Pedro Alfredo Llanes Luno | 2,189 | ch-Aragon | D02 |
| Apr 2006 | Carlos Villavicencio Martinez | 2,160 | chT-Tenerife | B28 |
| Mar 2006 | Jaime Garcia De Haro | 2,057 | chT-Tenerife | B12 |
| Feb 2006 | Jonas David Martin Hernandez | 2,005 | chT-Tenerife | B42 |
| Feb 2005 | Ramon Exposito Afonso | 1,934 | chT-Tenerife | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| chT-Aragon | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,017 |
| 2nd La Laguna Open | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,596 |
| ch-Aragon | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,020 |
| 7th San Cristobal Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,960 |
| Aragon Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Vidal Lanau's chess games?
35 games by Benjamin Vidal Lanau, from Apr 2003 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 Benjamin Vidal Lanau has played.
What does Benjamin Vidal Lanau play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Benjamin Vidal Lanau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Vidal Lanau answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Vidal Lanau play as White?
As White, Benjamin Vidal Lanau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Vidal Lanau play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Vidal Lanau most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Benjamin Vidal Lanau's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Vidal Lanau is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Benjamin Vidal Lanau played?
Our database contains 35 games by Benjamin Vidal Lanau, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Vidal Lanau?
35 games by Benjamin Vidal Lanau 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.