Prepare against Duncan Vella
CM · Malta · World #48,304 classical · FIDE ID 5600243
Our database contains 119 games by Duncan Vella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Duncan Vella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duncan Vella 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 | 1,900 | 2,170 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,079 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 2,054 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 35 | 23 | 61 | 29.4% |
| As White | 51 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 68 | 21 | 11 | 36 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duncan Vella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duncan Vella's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 39.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vella usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vella usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vella usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Duncan Vella's chess games
All 119 games by Duncan Vella 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: 35 wins, 23 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Pierre Villegas | 2,309 | 5th EU Small Countries ol | D12 |
| Nov 2000 | Hon Kun Chang | 2,200 | Olympiad-34 | C02 |
| Nov 2000 | Hans-Peter Richter | 2,165 | Olympiad-34 | A26 |
| Oct 2004 | Mahmoud Said | 2,021 | Olympiad-36 | B06 |
| Aug 2014 | Danitza Vazquez Maccarini | 1,965 | Olympiad-41 | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MLT | 1996 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,325 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,321 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,922 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,876 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duncan Vella's chess games?
119 games by Duncan Vella, 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 Duncan Vella has played.
What does Duncan Vella play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Duncan Vella opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duncan Vella answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Duncan Vella play as White?
As White, Duncan Vella's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duncan Vella play as Black?
As Black, Duncan Vella most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Duncan Vella's FIDE rating?
Duncan Vella is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Duncan Vella played?
Our database contains 119 games by Duncan Vella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 23 draws, 61 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duncan Vella?
119 games by Duncan Vella 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.