Prepare against Emili Garcia Vidal
Spain · World #143,905 classical · FIDE ID 22256091
When preparing against Emili Garcia Vidal, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Emili Garcia Vidal, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emili Garcia Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emili Garcia Vidal 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 | 1,610 | 1,665 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 16 | 16 | 47 | 20.3% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emili Garcia Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emili Garcia Vidal's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 41 | 100.0% | 36.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 36.6% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (31.6% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Vidal usually continues fxe5 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 11.1% |
Emili Garcia Vidal's chess games
All 79 games by Emili Garcia Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 40 | 10/10/20 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Antoni Lozano Diaz | 1,851 | 31st Barcelona La Lira Open | A52 |
| Mar 2015 | Emili Martinez Hernandez | 1,809 | 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | A03 |
| Jan 2009 | Pere Massanet Miret | 1,770 | 27th Barcelona La Lira Open | A03 |
| Nov 2007 | Juan Fernando Astor Martinez | 1,700 | 13th Barcelona Ideal Clave Open | A02 |
| Feb 2014 | Albert Claria Martinez | 1,700 | Barcelona La Lira Open 32nd | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,510 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,533 |
| 27th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,606 |
| 35th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,390 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open 32nd | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,621 |
| 30th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2012 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,384 |
| 13th Barcelona Ideal Clave Open | 2007 | 6 | 1 | 1,518 |
| 31st Barcelona La Lira Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emili Garcia Vidal's chess games?
79 games by Emili Garcia Vidal, from May 2010 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 Emili Garcia Vidal has played.
What does Emili Garcia Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Emili Garcia Vidal opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emili Garcia Vidal answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emili Garcia Vidal play as White?
As White, Emili Garcia Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emili Garcia Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Emili Garcia Vidal most often plays: Petrov's Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Emili Garcia Vidal's FIDE rating?
Emili Garcia Vidal is currently rated 1,610 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,665 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Emili Garcia Vidal played?
Our database contains 79 games by Emili Garcia Vidal, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses (20.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emili Garcia Vidal?
79 games by Emili Garcia Vidal 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.