Prepare against Jaume Vinals Rioja
Spain · World #34,736 classical · FIDE ID 2292556
When preparing against Jaume Vinals Rioja, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 167 games by Jaume Vinals Rioja, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaume Vinals Rioja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaume Vinals Rioja 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 | 1,960 | 2,122 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,036 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,055 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 49 | 41 | 77 | 29.3% |
| As White | 83 | 23 | 20 | 40 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 26 | 21 | 37 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaume Vinals Rioja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaume Vinals Rioja's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 61.4% | 39.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 14.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.5% | 29.2% |
| f4 | 6 | 7.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 39.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Rioja usually continues c3 (27.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rioja usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Rioja usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Rioja usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Rioja usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rioja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 62.8% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 30.2% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 79.3% | 39.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Jaume Vinals Rioja's chess games
All 167 games by Jaume Vinals Rioja in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Jordi Ayza Ballester | 2,211 | 25th La Pobla de Lillet Open | B73 |
| May 2026 | Xavier Gutierrez Martinez | 2,188 | Championship of Catalonia 2026 | Individual Absolute | 2nd Eliminatory | B24 |
| Mar 2009 | Garrett L Smith | 2,131 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | B77 |
| Nov 2022 | Rafael Gonzalez Custodio | 2,095 | ch-ESP Seniora 50 | A02 |
| Dec 2013 | Federico Sancho Castiello | 2,091 | 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 15 | 9 | 1,991 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,225 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,067 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,887 |
| 29th La Pobla de Lillet Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| 25th La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,103 |
| 8th Salou Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaume Vinals Rioja's chess games?
167 games by Jaume Vinals Rioja, from Oct 2005 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 Jaume Vinals Rioja has played.
What does Jaume Vinals Rioja play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Jaume Vinals Rioja opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaume Vinals Rioja answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jaume Vinals Rioja play as White?
As White, Jaume Vinals Rioja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaume Vinals Rioja play as Black?
As Black, Jaume Vinals Rioja most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Jaume Vinals Rioja's FIDE rating?
Jaume Vinals Rioja is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jaume Vinals Rioja played?
Our database contains 167 games by Jaume Vinals Rioja, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaume Vinals Rioja?
167 games by Jaume Vinals Rioja 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.