Prepare against Cesar Abella Vazquez
Spain · World #14,774 classical · FIDE ID 2211610
When preparing against Cesar Abella Vazquez, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Cesar Abella Vazquez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Abella Vazquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Abella Vazquez 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 | 2,108 | 2,165 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,130 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,113 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 27 | 30 | 52 | 24.8% |
| As White | 54 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Abella Vazquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Abella Vazquez's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 96.3% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 86.4% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 42.9% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
Cesar Abella Vazquez's chess games
All 109 games by Cesar Abella Vazquez 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: 27 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,468 | 45th San Sebastian Open | C11 |
| Jan 2001 | Diego Guerra Bastida | 2,305 | 1st Alonso Leira Memorial | A49 |
| Oct 2002 | Kalman Sallai | 2,194 | Budapest FS10 IM-B | C46 |
| Oct 2002 | Eric Cooke | 2,185 | Budapest FS10 IM-B | C01 |
| Jan 2003 | Paulo Pinho | 2,148 | chT-POR 1 | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS10 IM-B | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,237 |
| 18th Ferrol Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| 1st Alonso Leira Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 2,104 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| 5th Figueira da Foz Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| Lalin Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,110 |
| 11th Bergamo Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| 2nd Alonso Leira Memorial | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 2,110 |
Interactive opening tree from all 109 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Abella Vazquez's chess games?
109 games by Cesar Abella Vazquez, 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 Cesar Abella Vazquez has played.
What does Cesar Abella Vazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Cesar Abella Vazquez opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Abella Vazquez answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Cesar Abella Vazquez play as White?
As White, Cesar Abella Vazquez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Abella Vazquez play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Abella Vazquez most often plays: French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Cesar Abella Vazquez's FIDE rating?
Cesar Abella Vazquez is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Cesar Abella Vazquez played?
Our database contains 109 games by Cesar Abella Vazquez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Abella Vazquez?
109 games by Cesar Abella Vazquez 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.