Prepare against Manuel Vidal del Rio
CM · Spain · World #32,245 classical · FIDE ID 2217678
Our database contains 329 games by Manuel Vidal del Rio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Vidal del Rio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Vidal del Rio 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 | 1,973 | 2,239 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,104 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,087 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 115 | 54 | 160 | 35.0% |
| As White | 165 | 64 | 32 | 69 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 164 | 51 | 22 | 91 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Vidal del Rio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Vidal del Rio's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 96.4% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rio usually continues g3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Rio usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rio usually continues d3 (55.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rio usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Rio usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rio usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 60.7% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 27 | 30.3% | 31.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 47.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
Manuel Vidal del Rio's chess games
All 329 games by Manuel Vidal del Rio 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: 115 wins, 54 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 53 | 21/9/23 | 39.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 13 | 0/2/11 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,486 | Titled Tue Late | B24 |
| Aug 2001 | Jose Luis Fernandez Garcia | 2,461 | chT2-ESP | C57 |
| Jan 2001 | Diogo Fernando | 2,404 | 10th Burgas Open | B20 |
| Mar 2023 | Carlos Alberto Gallegos Diaz | 2,374 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,341 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 147 | 47.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,236 |
| 7th Burgas Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,413 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
| Orense Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| 10th Burgas Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Vidal del Rio's chess games?
329 games by Manuel Vidal del Rio, 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 Manuel Vidal del Rio has played.
What does Manuel Vidal del Rio play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Manuel Vidal del Rio opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Vidal del Rio answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Manuel Vidal del Rio play as White?
As White, Manuel Vidal del Rio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 39.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Vidal del Rio play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Vidal del Rio most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 164 games.
What is Manuel Vidal del Rio's FIDE rating?
Manuel Vidal del Rio is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Manuel Vidal del Rio played?
Our database contains 329 games by Manuel Vidal del Rio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 54 draws, 160 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Vidal del Rio?
329 games by Manuel Vidal del Rio 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.