Prepare against David Vigorito
IM · United States · World #6,394 classical · FIDE ID 2007002
Our database contains 506 games by David Vigorito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Vigorito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Vigorito 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 | 2,237 | 2,437 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 506 | 186 | 173 | 147 | 36.8% |
| As White | 246 | 106 | 88 | 52 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 260 | 80 | 85 | 95 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Vigorito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Vigorito's side.
First moves as White (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 92 | 37.4% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 84 | 34.1% | 63.1% |
| c4 | 61 | 24.8% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.8% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Vigorito usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Vigorito usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vigorito usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vigorito usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vigorito usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vigorito usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 73.0% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 11.5% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 46.4% | 41.0% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 39.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 11.9% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
David Vigorito's chess games
All 506 games by David Vigorito in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 186 wins, 173 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 15/17/9 | 36.6% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/11/9 | 23.1% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 40 | 7/16/17 | 17.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 12/10/13 | 34.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Daniel Fridman | 2,577 | Internet Section 18-A | A41 |
| Jan 1997 | Nick De Firmian | 2,570 | 25th World Open | E32 |
| Mar 2003 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,545 | Internet Section 18-A | A70 |
| Sep 2014 | Joel Benjamin | 2,545 | USA tt | E62 |
| Jun 2019 | Evgeny Shtembuliak | 2,538 | Las Vegas National Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 37 | 18 | 2,391 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,405 |
| New England Masters | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,404 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2000 | 13 | 8 | 2,348 |
| Budapest FS05 IM-A | 2003 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,345 |
| New York Open | 1997 | 12 | 5 | 2,355 |
| Western States Open | 2005 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| 28th Elekes Memorial IM | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Vigorito's chess games?
506 games by David Vigorito, from Apr 2003 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 David Vigorito has played.
What does David Vigorito play on the first move as White?
Across 246 games with White in our database, David Vigorito opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Vigorito answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does David Vigorito play as White?
As White, David Vigorito's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 246 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Vigorito play as Black?
As Black, David Vigorito most often plays: Slav Defense (40 games, 17.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is David Vigorito's FIDE rating?
David Vigorito is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Apr 2013).
How many games has David Vigorito played?
Our database contains 506 games by David Vigorito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 173 draws, 147 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Vigorito?
506 games by David Vigorito 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.