Prepare against Buenaventura Villamayor
GM · Singapore · World #4,758 classical · FIDE ID 5200393
Our database contains 583 games by Buenaventura Villamayor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Buenaventura Villamayor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Buenaventura Villamayor 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 | 2,280 | 2,484 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,378 | 2,495 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,454 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 583 | 239 | 204 | 140 | 41.0% |
| As White | 290 | 132 | 102 | 56 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 293 | 107 | 102 | 84 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Buenaventura Villamayor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Buenaventura Villamayor's side.
First moves as White (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 35.5% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 96 | 33.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 44 | 15.2% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 26 | 9.0% | 55.8% |
| g3 | 21 | 7.2% | 73.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Villamayor usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Villamayor usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Villamayor usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Villamayor usually continues c4 (73.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Villamayor usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Villamayor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 56.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 13.5% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 9.9% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 42.6% | 57.0% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 40.6% | 57.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.9% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
| b5 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
Buenaventura Villamayor's chess games
All 583 games by Buenaventura Villamayor 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: 239 wins, 204 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 39 | 18/15/6 | 46.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/14/5 | 45.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 32 | 16/11/5 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 44 | 13/20/11 | 29.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 10/8/12 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,641 | 4th Manila Pichay Cup | A11 |
| Nov 2000 | Artashes Minasian | 2,595 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | B07 |
| Apr 2004 | Ashot Anastasian | 2,587 | 6th Dubai Open | A32 |
| May 2000 | Utut Adianto Wahjuwidajat | 2,584 | Vung Tau zt 3.2a | D43 |
| Oct 1999 | Xiaomin Peng | 2,574 | 12th chT-Asia Final | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2008 | 53 | 34 | 2,521 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 33 | 17 | 2,322 |
| Greenhills Open | 1997 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,449 |
| Manila Open | 2008 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
| Wch U20 | 1986 | 13 | 7 | 2,451 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 7 | 2,563 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,562 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Buenaventura Villamayor's chess games?
583 games by Buenaventura Villamayor, 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 Buenaventura Villamayor has played.
What does Buenaventura Villamayor play on the first move as White?
Across 290 games with White in our database, Buenaventura Villamayor opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Buenaventura Villamayor answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Buenaventura Villamayor play as White?
As White, Buenaventura Villamayor's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate); English Opening (32 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Buenaventura Villamayor play as Black?
As Black, Buenaventura Villamayor most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 29.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 293 games.
What is Buenaventura Villamayor's FIDE rating?
Buenaventura Villamayor is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,378 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,484 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Buenaventura Villamayor played?
Our database contains 583 games by Buenaventura Villamayor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 204 draws, 140 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Buenaventura Villamayor?
583 games by Buenaventura Villamayor 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.