Prepare against Carles Westendorf Vidal
Spain · World #37,490 classical · FIDE ID 24535397
When preparing against Carles Westendorf Vidal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 71 games by Carles Westendorf Vidal, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carles Westendorf Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carles Westendorf Vidal 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 | 1,947 | 1,957 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 36 | 5 | 30 | 50.7% |
| As White | 34 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 61.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carles Westendorf Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carles Westendorf Vidal's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vidal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 90.9% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Carles Westendorf Vidal's chess games
All 71 games by Carles Westendorf Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 36 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Mikael Svensson | 2,059 | 20th Calvia Amateur Open | E60 |
| Apr 2021 | Xim Fuster Orfila | 1,935 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | C56 |
| Feb 2020 | Antonio Trillo-Figueroa Vidal | 1,682 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | C01 |
| Dec 2017 | Diego Moya Martinez | 1,641 | ch-Mallorca Tercera | B23 |
| Feb 2020 | Bartolome Rossello Sanchez | 1,631 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Margalida ch-Mallorca | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,428 |
| 17th Calvia Amateur Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,589 |
| Campos Migjorn Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,523 |
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,947 |
| ch-Balears U14 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,394 |
| Palma Bellon Memorial School | 2019 | 5 | 5 | 1,719 |
| Calvia Bellon Mem | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,596 |
| Palma Bellon Memorial U16 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carles Westendorf Vidal's chess games?
71 games by Carles Westendorf Vidal, from Jan 2016 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 Carles Westendorf Vidal has played.
What does Carles Westendorf Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Carles Westendorf Vidal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carles Westendorf Vidal answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Carles Westendorf Vidal play as White?
As White, Carles Westendorf Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carles Westendorf Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Carles Westendorf Vidal most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Carles Westendorf Vidal's FIDE rating?
Carles Westendorf Vidal is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Carles Westendorf Vidal played?
Our database contains 71 games by Carles Westendorf Vidal, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carles Westendorf Vidal?
71 games by Carles Westendorf Vidal 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.