Prepare against Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio
Spain · World #31,888 classical · FIDE ID 2222540
When preparing against Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 267 games by Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio 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 | 1,975 | 2,128 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 119 | 43 | 105 | 44.6% |
| As White | 129 | 57 | 19 | 53 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 138 | 62 | 24 | 52 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 29 | 22.5% | 48.3% |
| f4 | 10 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ignacio usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ignacio usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ignacio usually continues d3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ignacio usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ignacio usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ignacio usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 47.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 21 | 27.6% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 22.4% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 48.8% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 29.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio's chess games
All 267 games by Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 119 wins, 43 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Sergej Wassin | 2,325 | 23rd Grunwald Cup Blindfold | D46 |
| Aug 2006 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,323 | 23rd Collado Villalba Open | C58 |
| Nov 2007 | Angel Bezanilla Fernandez | 2,279 | chT-ESP Once | E61 |
| Jan 1993 | Raul Rene Perez | 2,225 | Mesa Open | E87 |
| Oct 2008 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,182 | 13th IBCA-ol blind | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP Once | 2007 | 12 | 8 | 2,107 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 23rd Grunwald Cup Blindfold | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
| 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,915 |
| 2nd Mondariz FIDE President Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| 11th IBCA Wch Blind | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio's chess games?
267 games by Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio has played.
What does Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Bird's opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio most often plays: French: Advance Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio played?
Our database contains 267 games by Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 43 draws, 105 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio?
267 games by Jose Manuel Vela Ignacio 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.