Prepare against Jordi Vives Cabau
Spain · World #57,415 classical · FIDE ID 2213850
Our database contains 300 games by Jordi Vives Cabau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jordi Vives Cabau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jordi Vives Cabau 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 | 1,865 | 2,141 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,914 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 116 | 71 | 113 | 38.7% |
| As White | 147 | 60 | 36 | 51 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 153 | 56 | 35 | 62 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jordi Vives Cabau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jordi Vives Cabau's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 49.7% | 56.2% |
| f4 | 64 | 43.5% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cabau usually continues c3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cabau usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cabau usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 44% of White games, 50.8% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Cabau usually continues e3 (60.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Cabau usually continues b3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Cabau usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 68.4% | 54.6% |
| d5 | 15 | 19.0% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 36 | 73.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.3% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Jordi Vives Cabau's chess games
All 300 games by Jordi Vives Cabau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 116 wins, 71 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 62 | 22/17/23 | 35.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 40 | 16/6/18 | 40.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jose Antonio Guillen Ramirez | 2,310 | Mataro Open | A43 |
| Mar 2011 | Josue Exposito Amaro | 2,260 | 13th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | B21 |
| Jan 1996 | Teodoro Asensio Linan | 2,195 | Terrassa Open | B02 |
| Nov 1999 | Ivan Valles Moreno | 2,175 | chT-ESP Div 2 | B23 |
| Jan 2009 | Marc Capellades Subirana | 2,163 | Hospitalet Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Amateurs | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,875 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2007 | 14 | 8 | 2,128 |
| Barcelona CC Amateurs April | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,656 |
| 1st Sant Adria de Besos Open B | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,932 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,788 |
| Terrassa Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Barcelona Amateurs-B 03 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,762 |
| Mataro Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jordi Vives Cabau's chess games?
300 games by Jordi Vives Cabau, from Apr 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 Jordi Vives Cabau has played.
What does Jordi Vives Cabau play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Jordi Vives Cabau opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.f4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jordi Vives Cabau answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jordi Vives Cabau play as White?
As White, Jordi Vives Cabau's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (62 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 81.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jordi Vives Cabau play as Black?
As Black, Jordi Vives Cabau most often plays: Dutch Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Jordi Vives Cabau's FIDE rating?
Jordi Vives Cabau is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jordi Vives Cabau played?
Our database contains 300 games by Jordi Vives Cabau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 71 draws, 113 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jordi Vives Cabau?
300 games by Jordi Vives Cabau 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.