Prepare against Enrique Vilarnau
Belgium · World #132,248 classical · FIDE ID 264032
When preparing against Enrique Vilarnau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 51 games by Enrique Vilarnau, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Enrique Vilarnau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrique Vilarnau 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 | 1,641 | 1,852 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,685 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 31.4% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrique Vilarnau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrique Vilarnau's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vilarnau usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vilarnau usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Vilarnau usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 23.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Enrique Vilarnau's chess games
All 51 games by Enrique Vilarnau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Oct 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, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Roger Vermeir | 2,490 | 1st Brasschaat Open | C78 |
| Jul 2004 | Koen Gruyaert | 1,773 | ch-BEL Open B | B07 |
| Aug 2001 | Eugene De Smet | 1,723 | 1st Brasschaat Open | B30 |
| May 2004 | Sylvin De Vet | 1,676 | ch-Vlaams | C10 |
| May 2004 | Albert Van Camp | 1,593 | ch-Vlaams | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Brasschaat Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-Vlaams | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,752 |
| 02nd Brasschaat Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 1,747 |
| ch-Antwerp League Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 1,771 |
| ch-BEL CC | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,277 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,926 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrique Vilarnau's chess games?
51 games by Enrique Vilarnau, from Oct 2008 to Oct 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 Enrique Vilarnau has played.
What does Enrique Vilarnau play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Enrique Vilarnau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrique Vilarnau answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Enrique Vilarnau play as White?
As White, Enrique Vilarnau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrique Vilarnau play as Black?
As Black, Enrique Vilarnau most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Enrique Vilarnau's FIDE rating?
Enrique Vilarnau is currently rated 1,641 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Enrique Vilarnau played?
Our database contains 51 games by Enrique Vilarnau, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrique Vilarnau?
51 games by Enrique Vilarnau 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.