Prepare against Butch Villavieja
PHL · World #21,753 classical · FIDE ID 5204461
When preparing against Butch Villavieja, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Butch Villavieja, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Butch Villavieja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Butch Villavieja 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 | 2,043 | 2,260 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,117 | Apr 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 96 | 34 | 67 | 48.7% |
| As White | 100 | 53 | 17 | 30 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 43 | 17 | 37 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Butch Villavieja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Butch Villavieja's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 86.0% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 11.0% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Villavieja usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Villavieja usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Villavieja usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Villavieja usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Villavieja usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Villavieja usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 88.6% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 90.0% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Butch Villavieja's chess games
All 197 games by Butch Villavieja in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 96 wins, 34 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | John C. Yoos | 2,393 | ch-British Columbia | B60 |
| May 2012 | Sopiko Guramishvili | 2,384 | 37th Keres Memorial | B76 |
| Oct 2013 | Jason Cao | 2,359 | ch-British Columbia | A47 |
| Dec 2016 | Banerjee Bitan | 2,355 | Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | C11 |
| Oct 2014 | Tanraj Sohal | 2,355 | ch-British Columbia | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-British Columbia | 2014 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,301 |
| British Columbia Open | 2015 | 12 | 10 | 2,291 |
| ch-Edmonton | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,919 |
| Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 49th ch-CAN Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| 51st Canadian Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,223 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Butch Villavieja's chess games?
197 games by Butch Villavieja, from Aug 2012 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 Butch Villavieja has played.
What does Butch Villavieja play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Butch Villavieja opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Butch Villavieja answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Butch Villavieja play as White?
As White, Butch Villavieja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Butch Villavieja play as Black?
As Black, Butch Villavieja most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Butch Villavieja's FIDE rating?
Butch Villavieja is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Butch Villavieja played?
Our database contains 197 games by Butch Villavieja, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 34 draws, 67 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Butch Villavieja?
197 games by Butch Villavieja 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.