Prepare against Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero
Spain · World #17,191 classical · FIDE ID 2216868
When preparing against Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero 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 | 2,083 | 2,172 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,125 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,129 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 78 | 67 | 94 | 32.6% |
| As White | 124 | 36 | 36 | 52 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 115 | 42 | 31 | 42 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 96.0% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Guerrero usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Guerrero usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Guerrero usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Guerrero usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Guerrero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 46.2% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 20 | 30.8% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 20.0% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 73.0% | 40.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 16.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero's chess games
All 239 games by Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 67 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Joanna Dworakowska | 2,376 | Gibraltar Masters | B97 |
| Jan 2005 | Ingvar Thor Johannesson | 2,315 | Gibraltar Masters | C15 |
| Aug 2009 | Victor Fernandez Barrera | 2,309 | chT2-ESP Gr2 | C01 |
| Jan 2005 | Ludo Tolhuizen | 2,288 | Gibraltar Masters | B01 |
| Nov 2003 | Philippe Rouzaud | 2,284 | Benidorm Bali Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 39 | 18 | 2,262 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,063 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| 12th Malaga Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero's chess games?
239 games by Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero has played.
What does Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero play as White?
As White, Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero play as Black?
As Black, Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero's FIDE rating?
Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero played?
Our database contains 239 games by Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 67 draws, 94 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero?
239 games by Carlos A. Vinas Guerrero 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.