Prepare against Vicenc Esplugas Esteve
FM · Spain · World #4,845 classical · FIDE ID 22200789
When preparing against Vicenc Esplugas Esteve, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 430 games by Vicenc Esplugas Esteve, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vicenc Esplugas Esteve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vicenc Esplugas Esteve 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 | 2,278 | 2,372 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,338 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,394 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 430 | 212 | 90 | 128 | 49.3% |
| As White | 219 | 106 | 50 | 63 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 211 | 106 | 40 | 65 | 50.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vicenc Esplugas Esteve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vicenc Esplugas Esteve's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 84.9% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 29 | 13.2% | 70.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Esteve usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Esteve usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Esteve usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Esteve usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Esteve usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Esteve usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 83 | 91.2% | 58.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 8.8% | 81.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 52.2% | 59.7% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 44.9% | 64.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Vicenc Esplugas Esteve's chess games
All 430 games by Vicenc Esplugas Esteve in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 212 wins, 90 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 14/6/11 | 45.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,571 | 3rd Sitges Sunway Open | E32 |
| Aug 2025 | JC Ibarra Jerez | 2,545 | I Emilio Sanchez Jerez | A41 |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,544 | 5th Sitges Sunway Open A | D48 |
| Dec 2020 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,542 | 7th Sitges Sunway | C70 |
| Dec 2019 | Tigran K. Harutyunyan | 2,540 | 6th Sitges Sunway Open | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tarragona Province | 2018 | 26 | 21.5 | 2,321 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,365 |
| 7th Sitges Sunway | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,323 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,023 |
| 4th El Vendrell Open | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2,390 |
| Sant Andreu Tancats | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| 4th Lleida | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vicenc Esplugas Esteve's chess games?
430 games by Vicenc Esplugas Esteve, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Vicenc Esplugas Esteve has played.
What does Vicenc Esplugas Esteve play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Vicenc Esplugas Esteve opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vicenc Esplugas Esteve answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vicenc Esplugas Esteve play as White?
As White, Vicenc Esplugas Esteve's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vicenc Esplugas Esteve play as Black?
As Black, Vicenc Esplugas Esteve most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Vicenc Esplugas Esteve's FIDE rating?
Vicenc Esplugas Esteve is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Vicenc Esplugas Esteve played?
Our database contains 430 games by Vicenc Esplugas Esteve, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 90 draws, 128 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vicenc Esplugas Esteve?
430 games by Vicenc Esplugas Esteve 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.