Prepare against Cristian Vitier Vazquez
IM · Cuba · World #2,350 classical · FIDE ID 3513157
When preparing against Cristian Vitier Vazquez, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Cristian Vitier Vazquez, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Vitier Vazquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Vitier 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 | 2,366 | 2,424 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,349 | 2,349 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,376 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 105 | 95 | 67 | 39.3% |
| As White | 137 | 59 | 48 | 30 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 130 | 46 | 47 | 37 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Vitier Vazquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Vitier Vazquez's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 64.2% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 14.6% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 11.7% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 9.5% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 57.6% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.6% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 57.9% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 15.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Cristian Vitier Vazquez's chess games
All 267 games by Cristian Vitier Vazquez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Sep 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: 105 wins, 95 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/8/0 | 52.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,483 | 41º. Open Ezkerraldea Basque Country - 34º Magistral Internacional de Euskadi | D12 |
| Jul 2026 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,438 | 7th Valencia Cuna Open | B51 |
| May 2024 | Manuel Dario Ochoa de la Rosa | 2,387 | Guillermo Garcia Memorial C | D30 |
| Feb 2025 | Alfredo R. Aguilera Rodriguez | 2,358 | 61st ch-CUB 2025 | C00 |
| May 2014 | Eduardo Jesus Mendez Fortes | 2,347 | 49th Capablanca Memorial Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Teresa Mora Memorial IM3 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,155 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,322 |
| ch-Havana Province Final 1st Cat | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| Artemisa Inder Anivers | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| 60th ch-CUB | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,410 |
| 10th ch-Iberoamerican | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| 48th Badalona Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,450 |
| Havana Isla | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Vitier Vazquez's chess games?
267 games by Cristian Vitier Vazquez, from Apr 2009 to Sep 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 Cristian Vitier Vazquez has played.
What does Cristian Vitier Vazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Cristian Vitier Vazquez opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Vitier Vazquez answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Cristian Vitier Vazquez play as White?
As White, Cristian Vitier Vazquez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Vitier Vazquez play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Vitier Vazquez most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Cristian Vitier Vazquez's FIDE rating?
Cristian Vitier Vazquez is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,349 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Cristian Vitier Vazquez played?
Our database contains 267 games by Cristian Vitier Vazquez, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 95 draws, 67 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Vitier Vazquez?
267 games by Cristian Vitier 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.