Prepare against Mario Orta Vazquez
Spain · World #148,893 classical · FIDE ID 24504432
When preparing against Mario Orta Vazquez, expect 1.Nf3 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Mario Orta Vazquez, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Orta Vazquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Orta Vazquez 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 | 1,597 | 1,645 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,590 | 1,612 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,599 | 1,630 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 42 | 11 | 58 | 37.8% |
| As White | 56 | 25 | 8 | 23 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 3 | 35 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Orta Vazquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Orta Vazquez's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 66.1% | 60.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 30.4% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Vazquez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 39.4% | 19.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Mario Orta Vazquez's chess games
All 111 games by Mario Orta Vazquez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 42 wins, 11 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | English Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Aitor Juez Gastanaga | 1,731 | 24th Colmenarejo Spring Open | A04 |
| Aug 2022 | Jose Manuel Pardo Robles | 1,676 | 39th Collado Villalba Open | E18 |
| Aug 2022 | Diego Moya Barba | 1,643 | 39th Collado Villalba Open | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Francisco Javier Pena Hernandez | 1,622 | 25th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | A11 |
| Oct 2015 | Jesus Olmedo Alvarez | 1,598 | Colmenarejo Autumn Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 1,598 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open B | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,362 |
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,566 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,314 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,377 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,386 |
| 24th Colmenarejo Spring Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,513 |
| 29th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Orta Vazquez's chess games?
111 games by Mario Orta Vazquez, from Apr 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 Mario Orta Vazquez has played.
What does Mario Orta Vazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Mario Orta Vazquez opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Orta Vazquez answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Mario Orta Vazquez play as White?
As White, Mario Orta Vazquez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Orta Vazquez play as Black?
As Black, Mario Orta Vazquez most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Mario Orta Vazquez's FIDE rating?
Mario Orta Vazquez is currently rated 1,597 in classical chess, 1,590 in rapid and 1,599 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,645 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Mario Orta Vazquez played?
Our database contains 111 games by Mario Orta Vazquez, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 11 draws, 58 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Orta Vazquez?
111 games by Mario Orta Vazquez 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.