Prepare against Llewellyn Vidal
FM · France · World #9,532 classical · FIDE ID 20661347
Our database contains 134 games by Llewellyn Vidal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Llewellyn Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Llewellyn Vidal 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 | 2,177 | 2,372 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,295 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,221 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 45 | 32 | 57 | 33.6% |
| As White | 66 | 26 | 14 | 26 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 19 | 18 | 31 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Llewellyn Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Llewellyn Vidal's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 40.9% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 27.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 13.6% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.6% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vidal usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Vidal usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Vidal usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 72.4% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 61.5% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Llewellyn Vidal's chess games
All 134 games by Llewellyn Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 45 wins, 32 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,466 | 36th Andorra Open | A18 |
| Jul 2019 | Eric Prie | 2,436 | 6th Sables d'Olonne Open | D00 |
| Aug 2015 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,430 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | A20 |
| Jul 2015 | Sevan Buscara | 2,366 | 21st Montpellier Open | A21 |
| Aug 2015 | Enrique Colon Garcia | 2,328 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Rohde Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,204 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,099 |
| 6th Sables d'Olonne Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,235 |
| 36th Andorra Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,355 |
| 16th Dolomiti Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,958 |
| 17th Barcelona Sants Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,335 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Llewellyn Vidal's chess games?
134 games by Llewellyn Vidal, from Jul 2008 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 Llewellyn Vidal has played.
What does Llewellyn Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Llewellyn Vidal opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Llewellyn Vidal answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Llewellyn Vidal play as White?
As White, Llewellyn Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Llewellyn Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Llewellyn Vidal most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Llewellyn Vidal's FIDE rating?
Llewellyn Vidal is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Llewellyn Vidal played?
Our database contains 134 games by Llewellyn Vidal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 32 draws, 57 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Llewellyn Vidal?
134 games by Llewellyn Vidal 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.