Prepare against Ethan Vaz
IM · India · World #429 classical · FIDE ID 25940783
Our database contains 596 games by Ethan Vaz, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Vaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan Vaz 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 | 2,525 | 2,529 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,358 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,484 | 2,484 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 596 | 283 | 180 | 133 | 47.5% |
| As White | 296 | 162 | 91 | 43 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 300 | 121 | 89 | 90 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Vaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Vaz's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 82.1% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 8.1% | 77.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.7% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vaz usually continues Nf3 (77.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vaz usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Vaz usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 77.1% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Vaz usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Vaz usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Vaz usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 72.5% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 9.2% | 92.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 66.7% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 27 | 27.3% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Ethan Vaz's chess games
All 596 games by Ethan Vaz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 283 wins, 180 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 45 | 23/13/9 | 51.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 14/9/1 | 58.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 17/10/14 | 41.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 8/13/16 | 21.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 17/3/1 | 81.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,676 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Jul 2024 | David Navara | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Jul 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,671 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| May 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,667 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,656 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 155 | 100.5 | 2,452 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,208 |
| ch-IND U12 | 2022 | 11 | 9 | 1,753 |
| Goa Int. Open | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,463 |
| FIDE Youth Super Final U10 | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,946 |
| 47th ch-IND U15 | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,853 |
| 4th Gujarat Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,523 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,504 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Vaz's chess games?
596 games by Ethan Vaz, from Nov 2018 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 Ethan Vaz has played.
What does Ethan Vaz play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Ethan Vaz opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Vaz answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ethan Vaz play as White?
As White, Ethan Vaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (45 games, 51.1% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Vaz play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Vaz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 81.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Ethan Vaz's FIDE rating?
Ethan Vaz is currently rated 2,525 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,484 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,529 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ethan Vaz played?
Our database contains 596 games by Ethan Vaz, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 180 draws, 133 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Vaz?
596 games by Ethan Vaz 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.