Prepare against Gerard Vila Cairo
Spain · World #27,831 classical · FIDE ID 2265877
Our database contains 85 games by Gerard Vila Cairo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Vila Cairo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Vila Cairo 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 | 1,999 | 2,113 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,079 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,021 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 33 | 18 | 34 | 38.8% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Vila Cairo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Vila Cairo's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 56.5% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 32.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cairo usually continues a3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Cairo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cairo usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cairo usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Cairo usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cairo usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Gerard Vila Cairo's chess games
All 85 games by Gerard Vila Cairo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Yuliesky Rodriguez Garcia | 2,154 | Vilafranca del Penedes Open 12th | D01 |
| Oct 2016 | Miquel Fabre Massana | 2,072 | 5th Moia Open | B45 |
| Oct 2017 | Joaquim Junyent Llobet | 2,061 | 6th Moia Open | B20 |
| May 2018 | Vidal Madria Garriga | 2,012 | Vilafranca del Penedes Open 12th | D00 |
| Nov 2016 | Jordi Graupera Fabregas | 2,004 | 5th Moia Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Vendrell Mestre | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,784 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| 5th Moia Open | 2016 | 8 | 8 | 2,216 |
| Moia Open 7th | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-Tarragona Province A | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,069 |
| 8th Salou Open | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,921 |
| 6th Moia Open | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 13th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Vila Cairo's chess games?
85 games by Gerard Vila Cairo, from Oct 2003 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 Gerard Vila Cairo has played.
What does Gerard Vila Cairo play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Gerard Vila Cairo opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Vila Cairo answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gerard Vila Cairo play as White?
As White, Gerard Vila Cairo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Vila Cairo play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Vila Cairo most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Gerard Vila Cairo's FIDE rating?
Gerard Vila Cairo is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Gerard Vila Cairo played?
Our database contains 85 games by Gerard Vila Cairo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Vila Cairo?
85 games by Gerard Vila Cairo 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.