Prepare against Gaston Videla
Argentina · World #165,099 classical · FIDE ID 117013
Our database contains 64 games by Gaston Videla, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaston Videla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaston Videla 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 | 1,853 | 1,871 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,853 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 15 | 14 | 35 | 23.4% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaston Videla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaston Videla's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 80.0% | 39.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Videla usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Videla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Videla usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Videla usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Videla usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Videla usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Gaston Videla's chess games
All 64 games by Gaston Videla in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Rafael Saladen Dulce | 2,184 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B24 |
| Jul 2020 | Luciano Torres | 2,085 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | E20 |
| Jun 2014 | Edgardo Spinelli | 1,801 | Madariaga Tiberio Cup | C44 |
| Aug 2015 | Diego Gonzalez Resquin | 1,712 | ch-ARG qual U2000 | B07 |
| Jun 2014 | David Soraire | 1,670 | Madariaga Tiberio Cup | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinamar IRT Orosco | 2005 | 11 | 2 | 1,892 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,836 |
| ch-Pinamar Ocean Village 4th | 2005 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,918 |
| Madariaga Tiberio Cup | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,841 |
| Pinamar Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,649 |
| General Madariaga Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-ARG qual U2000 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,692 |
| 1st Pinamar CADA Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaston Videla's chess games?
64 games by Gaston Videla, from Jul 2005 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 Gaston Videla has played.
What does Gaston Videla play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Gaston Videla opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaston Videla answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Gaston Videla play as White?
As White, Gaston Videla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaston Videla play as Black?
As Black, Gaston Videla most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Gaston Videla's FIDE rating?
Gaston Videla is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Gaston Videla played?
Our database contains 64 games by Gaston Videla, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 35 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaston Videla?
64 games by Gaston Videla 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.