Prepare against Lionel Vivas
Argentina · World #98,085 classical · FIDE ID 152196
When preparing against Lionel Vivas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Lionel Vivas, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lionel Vivas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionel Vivas 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 | 1,735 | 1,744 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,765 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,726 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 42.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionel Vivas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionel Vivas's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Vivas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Vivas usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Vivas usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Lionel Vivas's chess games
All 40 games by Lionel Vivas in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Gianluca Odasso | 1,690 | Parana Coronel Memorial | C01 |
| Mar 2017 | Emiliano Rios | 1,660 | Santa Fe sf U1700/2000 | C44 |
| Nov 2018 | Piero Odasso | 1,653 | ch-ARG U1700 | C45 |
| Oct 2017 | Victor Marin | 1,623 | Malabrigo Open | C36 |
| Dec 2018 | Daniel Candarle | 1,604 | ch-ARG sf Cup | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe de los Reyes Memorial 2nd | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,607 |
| Parana Agmer U2200 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-ARG sf Cup | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,612 |
| Parana Coronel Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,800 |
| Malabrigo Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,703 |
| Santa Fe sf U1700/2000 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,741 |
| ch-ARG U1700 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,699 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U1700 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionel Vivas's chess games?
40 games by Lionel Vivas, from May 2015 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 Lionel Vivas has played.
What does Lionel Vivas play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Lionel Vivas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionel Vivas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lionel Vivas play as White?
As White, Lionel Vivas's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionel Vivas play as Black?
As Black, Lionel Vivas most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Lionel Vivas's FIDE rating?
Lionel Vivas is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Lionel Vivas played?
Our database contains 40 games by Lionel Vivas, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionel Vivas?
40 games by Lionel Vivas 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.