Prepare against Marcelo Villalba
IM · PRY · World #7,696 classical · FIDE ID 3701859
Our database contains 920 games by Marcelo Villalba, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Villalba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Villalba 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 | 2,211 | 2,288 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,309 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,287 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 920 | 373 | 203 | 344 | 40.5% |
| As White | 465 | 198 | 112 | 155 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 455 | 175 | 91 | 189 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Villalba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Villalba's side.
First moves as White (465 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 362 | 77.8% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 55 | 11.8% | 55.5% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 5.6% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.7% | 52.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Villalba usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Villalba usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Villalba usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Villalba usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Villalba usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Villalba usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 162 | 79.4% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 30 | 14.7% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.9% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 86.3% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.2% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Marcelo Villalba's chess games
All 920 games by Marcelo Villalba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 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: 373 wins, 203 draws, 344 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 67 | 32/13/22 | 47.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 19/10/12 | 46.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 39 | 12/7/20 | 30.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 14/6/11 | 45.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Alexandr Fier | 2,586 | 3rd Florianopolis Open | B85 |
| Nov 2021 | Baadur Jobava | 2,582 | Titled Tue | C10 |
| Jun 2012 | Axel Bachmann | 2,566 | Kuna Arandu | B06 |
| Dec 2021 | Luka Paichadze | 2,566 | Titled Tue | C22 |
| May 2020 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,563 | Titled Tue | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 518 | 247 | 2,259 |
| ch-PAR | 2016 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,133 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2015 | 17 | 7 | 2,140 |
| Asuncion Prieto Memorial | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,433 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,310 |
| Florianopolis Open | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,287 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Guillermo Vazquez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Villalba's chess games?
920 games by Marcelo Villalba, from Apr 2007 to Aug 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 Marcelo Villalba has played.
What does Marcelo Villalba play on the first move as White?
Across 465 games with White in our database, Marcelo Villalba opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Villalba answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Villalba play as White?
As White, Marcelo Villalba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 46.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 465 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Villalba play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Villalba most often plays: Indian Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 455 games.
What is Marcelo Villalba's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Villalba is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Marcelo Villalba played?
Our database contains 920 games by Marcelo Villalba, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 373 wins, 203 draws, 344 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Villalba?
920 games by Marcelo Villalba 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.