Prepare against Marcos Villalba Embid
Spain · World #7,695 classical · FIDE ID 24505277
Our database contains 114 games by Marcos Villalba Embid, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Villalba Embid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Villalba Embid 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 | 2,223 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,967 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,983 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 56 | 34 | 24 | 49.1% |
| As White | 55 | 33 | 13 | 9 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Villalba Embid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Villalba Embid's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 78.2% | 70.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 18.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 70.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Embid usually continues Nf3 (77.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Embid usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Embid usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Embid usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Embid usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Embid usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 72.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Marcos Villalba Embid's chess games
All 114 games by Marcos Villalba Embid in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 56 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,399 | 8th Sueca Open | D31 |
| Aug 2022 | Jose Escartin Lacasa | 2,296 | ch-ESP U18 | E05 |
| Feb 2020 | Raul Romon Poves | 2,237 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | A26 |
| Aug 2023 | Pau Marin Ferragut | 2,188 | ch-ESP U18 | E04 |
| Feb 2019 | Diego Israel Cobo Garrido | 2,084 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr-B | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,190 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,058 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,964 |
| 8th Sueca Open | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,107 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,164 |
| Lleida Christmas Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Villalba Embid's chess games?
114 games by Marcos Villalba Embid, from Oct 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 Marcos Villalba Embid has played.
What does Marcos Villalba Embid play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Marcos Villalba Embid opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Villalba Embid answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Marcos Villalba Embid play as White?
As White, Marcos Villalba Embid's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Villalba Embid play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Villalba Embid most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Marcos Villalba Embid's FIDE rating?
Marcos Villalba Embid is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Marcos Villalba Embid played?
Our database contains 114 games by Marcos Villalba Embid, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Villalba Embid?
114 games by Marcos Villalba Embid 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.