Prepare against Isaac Vega
United States · World #71,099 classical · FIDE ID 30914035
When preparing against Isaac Vega, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.5% over 44 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Isaac Vega, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isaac Vega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isaac Vega 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 | 1,818 | 1,845 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,788 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 61 | 23 | 130 | 28.5% |
| As White | 108 | 35 | 13 | 60 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 106 | 26 | 10 | 70 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isaac Vega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isaac Vega's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 99.1% | 37.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vega usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Vega usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Vega usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Vega usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 83.1% | 36.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 21.0% |
Isaac Vega's chess games
All 214 games by Isaac Vega in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 61 wins, 23 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 17/6/21 | 38.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 44 | 13/3/28 | 29.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,600 | 18th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | B20 |
| May 2020 | Darko Doric | 2,484 | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | B23 |
| Sep 2020 | Justin Sarkar | 2,380 | 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | B23 |
| Dec 2020 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,280 | PNWCC Opening Bl 1.e4 e5 | C88 |
| Dec 2020 | Hersh Singh | 2,135 | PNWCC Opening Bl 1.e4 e5 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNWCC Opening Bl Sicilian | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,901 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 | 2021 | 12 | 2 | 1,905 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.e4 e5 | 2020 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 18th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,903 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl French | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isaac Vega's chess games?
214 games by Isaac Vega, from Jan 2017 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 Isaac Vega has played.
What does Isaac Vega play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Isaac Vega opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isaac Vega answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Isaac Vega play as White?
As White, Isaac Vega's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isaac Vega play as Black?
As Black, Isaac Vega most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Isaac Vega's FIDE rating?
Isaac Vega is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Isaac Vega played?
Our database contains 214 games by Isaac Vega, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 23 draws, 130 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isaac Vega?
214 games by Isaac Vega 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.