Prepare against David Martinez Villena
Spain · World #12,728 classical · FIDE ID 2284022
Our database contains 210 games by David Martinez Villena, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Martinez Villena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Martinez Villena 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 | 2,132 | 2,132 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 1,975 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 87 | 47 | 76 | 41.4% |
| As White | 113 | 51 | 21 | 41 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 97 | 36 | 26 | 35 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Martinez Villena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Martinez Villena's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 83.5% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Villena usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Villena usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Villena usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Villena usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Villena usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Villena usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 37.8% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 35.6% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
David Martinez Villena's chess games
All 210 games by David Martinez Villena in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 87 wins, 47 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Remolar Gallen,J | 2,372 | 6th Monteolivete Int Open | B13 |
| Aug 2022 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,333 | Mislata Rapid Open | C10 |
| Aug 2025 | Alfredo Giaccio | 2,320 | Montserrat Open | C18 |
| Aug 2022 | Jose Manuel Nieves Cabanes | 2,260 | Mislata Rapid Open | C04 |
| Aug 2022 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,225 | Mislata Rapid Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat Open | 2025 | 21 | 12 | 2,092 |
| ch-Valencia Region | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 2,089 |
| LIX Torneo Internacional Villa de Mislata | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,041 |
| X Open Internacional Rápidas Quart de Poblet | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| 57th Mislata Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| X Open Ciutat de Sueca | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Mislata Open B | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-Manises Provincial | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Martinez Villena's chess games?
210 games by David Martinez Villena, from Apr 2006 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 David Martinez Villena has played.
What does David Martinez Villena play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, David Martinez Villena opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Martinez Villena answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does David Martinez Villena play as White?
As White, David Martinez Villena's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Martinez Villena play as Black?
As Black, David Martinez Villena most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is David Martinez Villena's FIDE rating?
David Martinez Villena is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Aug 2026).
How many games has David Martinez Villena played?
Our database contains 210 games by David Martinez Villena, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 47 draws, 76 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Martinez Villena?
210 games by David Martinez Villena 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.