Prepare against Marcos Llaneza Vega
IM · Spain · World #1,971 classical · FIDE ID 2253585
When preparing against Marcos Llaneza Vega, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,115 games by Marcos Llaneza Vega, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Llaneza Vega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Llaneza Vega 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 | 2,385 | 2,522 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,429 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,381 | 2,409 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,115 | 559 | 261 | 295 | 50.1% |
| As White | 558 | 306 | 122 | 130 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 557 | 253 | 139 | 165 | 45.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Llaneza Vega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Llaneza Vega's side.
First moves as White (558 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 546 | 97.8% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.9% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Vega usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vega usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vega usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 90.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vega usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vega usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Vega usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 254 | 85.5% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 6.4% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.4% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 128 | 76.2% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 8.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 7.1% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Marcos Llaneza Vega's chess games
All 1,115 games by Marcos Llaneza Vega in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 559 wins, 261 draws, 295 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 79 | 41/8/30 | 51.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 66 | 41/13/12 | 62.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 13/8/16 | 35.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 30 | 15/9/6 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 13/2/1 | 81.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 103 | 59/20/24 | 57.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 50 | 27/11/12 | 54.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 46 | 19/13/14 | 41.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Konstantin Landa | 2,615 | 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | B33 |
| Sep 2008 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 2,603 | Barcelona Edami | B18 |
| Apr 2008 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,601 | 9th ch-EU | B84 |
| Sep 2008 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,599 | Barcelona Edami | B46 |
| Apr 2008 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,580 | 9th ch-EU | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2023 | 37 | 25 | 2,362 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2010 | 23 | 18.5 | 2,509 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2002 | 17 | 9 | 2,175 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2001 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 1999 | 15 | 12 | – |
| Pamplona Open | 2007 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,336 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,386 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Gonzalez Menendez (10 games) · Aitor Alonso Alvarez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Llaneza Vega's chess games?
1,115 games by Marcos Llaneza Vega, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Marcos Llaneza Vega has played.
What does Marcos Llaneza Vega play on the first move as White?
Across 558 games with White in our database, Marcos Llaneza Vega opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Llaneza Vega answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Marcos Llaneza Vega play as White?
As White, Marcos Llaneza Vega's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (66 games, 62.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 35.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 558 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Llaneza Vega play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Llaneza Vega most often plays: Sicilian (103 games, 57.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (50 games, 54.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (46 games, 41.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 557 games.
What is Marcos Llaneza Vega's FIDE rating?
Marcos Llaneza Vega is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,381 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Marcos Llaneza Vega played?
Our database contains 1,115 games by Marcos Llaneza Vega, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 261 draws, 295 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Llaneza Vega?
1,115 games by Marcos Llaneza Vega 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.