Prepare against Marcelino Vega Viejo
CM · Spain · World #24,010 classical · FIDE ID 2221683
When preparing against Marcelino Vega Viejo, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Marcelino Vega Viejo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelino Vega Viejo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelino Vega Viejo 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 | 2,025 | 2,263 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,164 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,150 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 138 | 39 | 93 | 51.1% |
| As White | 138 | 73 | 16 | 49 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 132 | 65 | 23 | 44 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelino Vega Viejo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelino Vega Viejo's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 39.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 51 | 37.0% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 14.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Viejo usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Viejo usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Viejo usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Viejo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Viejo usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Viejo usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 35.8% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 19 | 35.8% | 71.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 15.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 79.3% | 72.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Marcelino Vega Viejo's chess games
All 270 games by Marcelino Vega Viejo 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: 138 wins, 39 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,479 | Candas Open | D36 |
| Jul 2008 | Enrique Alvarez Fernandez | 2,358 | 3rd Oviedo Open | A48 |
| Jan 1998 | Ruben Pascual Arevalo | 2,305 | Asturias Preferente Open | E62 |
| Jan 1997 | Nelson Gonzalez Rabago | 2,295 | Candas Open | B17 |
| Jan 1999 | Luis Barredo Duran | 2,290 | ch-Asturias | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 28 | 17 | 2,318 |
| ch-Asturias | 2003 | 24 | 13 | 2,208 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 2,286 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 1999 | 16 | 11 | 2,501 |
| Oviedo Open | 2007 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,118 |
| Candas Open | 1999 | 14 | 8 | 2,353 |
| Infiesto Open | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelino Vega Viejo's chess games?
270 games by Marcelino Vega Viejo, 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 Marcelino Vega Viejo has played.
What does Marcelino Vega Viejo play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Marcelino Vega Viejo opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelino Vega Viejo answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marcelino Vega Viejo play as White?
As White, Marcelino Vega Viejo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelino Vega Viejo play as Black?
As Black, Marcelino Vega Viejo most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Marcelino Vega Viejo's FIDE rating?
Marcelino Vega Viejo is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Marcelino Vega Viejo played?
Our database contains 270 games by Marcelino Vega Viejo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 39 draws, 93 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelino Vega Viejo?
270 games by Marcelino Vega Viejo 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.