Prepare against Marcelo Vinella
URY · World #86,912 classical · FIDE ID 3006158
When preparing against Marcelo Vinella, expect 1.e4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Marcelo Vinella, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Vinella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Vinella 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 | 1,768 | 1,803 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 49 | 42 | 71 | 30.2% |
| As White | 82 | 28 | 18 | 36 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 80 | 21 | 24 | 35 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Vinella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Vinella's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 34.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 17 | 20.7% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 16 | 19.5% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 18.3% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.1% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Vinella usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Vinella usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Vinella usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 21% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Vinella usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Vinella usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Vinella usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 35.6% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 15 | 33.3% | 63.3% |
| b6 | 6 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Marcelo Vinella's chess games
All 162 games by Marcelo Vinella in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 49 wins, 42 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Mario Saralegui Cassan | 2,118 | 9th Montevideo Trebejos Open | A00 |
| Mar 2016 | Mauro Barboza | 2,007 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 02 | A04 |
| Jan 2017 | Andres Souto | 1,891 | Montevideo Cuartos Trebejos | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Fernando Martinez Fernandez | 1,882 | Montevideo Trebejos Nostalgico Open | B13 |
| Oct 2016 | Jorge Buscio | 1,865 | 9th Montevideo Trebejos Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Montevideo Trebejos Open | 2021 | 19 | 7 | 1,575 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Open 03 | 2022 | 17 | 7 | 1,560 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Verano Open | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 1,877 |
| Montevideo Cuartos Trebejos | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,672 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,649 |
| Montevideo Nazzari Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,675 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Open 02 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
| ch-URU sf | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Vinella's chess games?
162 games by Marcelo Vinella, from Nov 2014 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 Marcelo Vinella has played.
What does Marcelo Vinella play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Marcelo Vinella opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nc3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Vinella answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Vinella play as White?
As White, Marcelo Vinella's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Vinella play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Vinella most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Marcelo Vinella's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Vinella is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Marcelo Vinella played?
Our database contains 162 games by Marcelo Vinella, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 42 draws, 71 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Vinella?
162 games by Marcelo Vinella 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.