Prepare against Lionel Sierra Vallina
FM · Spain · World #2,106 classical · FIDE ID 54559774
When preparing against Lionel Sierra Vallina, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Lionel Sierra Vallina, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lionel Sierra Vallina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel Sierra Vallina 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 | 2,379 | 2,418 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,383 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,328 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 156 | 75 | 95 | 47.9% |
| As White | 161 | 78 | 39 | 44 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 165 | 78 | 36 | 51 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel Sierra Vallina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel Sierra Vallina's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 83.9% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 6.8% | 81.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.3% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vallina usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vallina usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Vallina usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 81.8% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Vallina usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vallina usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 48.1% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 31 | 38.3% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 86.8% | 67.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Lionel Sierra Vallina's chess games
All 326 games by Lionel Sierra Vallina in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 156 wins, 75 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Dec 2023 | Qun Ma | 2,653 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Jan 2024 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,575 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Jan 2024 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,552 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Feb 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,539 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 148 | 84.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2023 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2021 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,766 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,078 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,356 |
| Principado de Asturias | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,451 |
| 52nd La Roda Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionel Sierra Vallina's chess games?
326 games by Lionel Sierra Vallina, from Jun 2018 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 Lionel Sierra Vallina has played.
What does Lionel Sierra Vallina play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Lionel Sierra Vallina opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel Sierra Vallina answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Lionel Sierra Vallina play as White?
As White, Lionel Sierra Vallina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionel Sierra Vallina play as Black?
As Black, Lionel Sierra Vallina most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Lionel Sierra Vallina's FIDE rating?
Lionel Sierra Vallina is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Lionel Sierra Vallina played?
Our database contains 326 games by Lionel Sierra Vallina, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 75 draws, 95 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionel Sierra Vallina?
326 games by Lionel Sierra Vallina 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.