Prepare against Erik Juez Villar
Spain · World #24,149 classical · FIDE ID 2294036
Our database contains 117 games by Erik Juez Villar, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Juez Villar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Juez Villar 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 | 2,024 | 2,044 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,038 | Dec 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 40 | 21 | 56 | 34.2% |
| As White | 60 | 25 | 8 | 27 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 15 | 13 | 29 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Juez Villar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Juez Villar's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 88.3% | 45.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 45.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Villar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Villar usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Villar usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Villar usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Villar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Villar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 75.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Erik Juez Villar's chess games
All 117 games by Erik Juez Villar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 40 wins, 21 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Eduardo Sanz Perez | 2,166 | San Sebastian Udaberriko Open | A03 |
| Nov 2008 | Asier Urretabizkaia Merino | 2,066 | San Sebastian Nagusia Open | D36 |
| Jul 2008 | Antonio Labena Bernal | 2,045 | ch-ESP U18 | D35 |
| Dec 2009 | Nabar Tejedor Txapartegi | 2,044 | ch-Gipuzkoa | D09 |
| Jun 2008 | Rafael Ruiz Escobar | 2,042 | San Juan Open | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2008 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,940 |
| San Juan Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,049 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,908 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,024 |
| San Sebastian Nagusia Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,026 |
| ch-Euskadi U16 | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Juez Villar's chess games?
117 games by Erik Juez Villar, from Jan 2006 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 Erik Juez Villar has played.
What does Erik Juez Villar play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Erik Juez Villar opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Juez Villar answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Erik Juez Villar play as White?
As White, Erik Juez Villar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Juez Villar play as Black?
As Black, Erik Juez Villar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Erik Juez Villar's FIDE rating?
Erik Juez Villar is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Erik Juez Villar played?
Our database contains 117 games by Erik Juez Villar, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 21 draws, 56 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Juez Villar?
117 games by Erik Juez Villar 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.