Prepare against Pau Amich Vidal
Spain · World #93,479 classical · FIDE ID 54575010
When preparing against Pau Amich Vidal, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 36 games by Pau Amich Vidal, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pau Amich Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pau Amich Vidal 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 | 1,749 | 1,776 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,831 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,780 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 27.8% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pau Amich Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pau Amich Vidal's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Vidal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Pau Amich Vidal's chess games
All 36 games by Pau Amich Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A71 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Jordi Diaz Comas | 2,079 | Girona Gerunda Open | C28 |
| Nov 2019 | Jose Lloveras Gomis | 1,838 | 3rd Gerunda Tardor Open | C45 |
| Oct 2018 | Jaume Lambier Cornella | 1,751 | Girona Gerunda Open | C02 |
| Jul 2019 | Carles Vila Camps | 1,747 | Sant Gregori Open 4th | B33 |
| Nov 2019 | Alfons Varas Boada | 1,735 | 3rd Gerunda Tardor Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girona Gerunda Open | 2022 | 13 | 4 | 1,715 |
| 3rd Gerunda Tardor Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| 4th Girona Tardor Open | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,630 |
| Sant Gregori Open 4th | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,583 |
| 17th Santa Eugenia Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,620 |
| 7th Platja d'Aro Open B | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,754 |
| ch-Girona | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,649 |
| 13th Santa Eugenia Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pau Amich Vidal's chess games?
36 games by Pau Amich Vidal, from Jul 2018 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 Pau Amich Vidal has played.
What does Pau Amich Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Pau Amich Vidal opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pau Amich Vidal answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Pau Amich Vidal play as White?
As White, Pau Amich Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pau Amich Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Pau Amich Vidal most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Pau Amich Vidal's FIDE rating?
Pau Amich Vidal is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Pau Amich Vidal played?
Our database contains 36 games by Pau Amich Vidal, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pau Amich Vidal?
36 games by Pau Amich Vidal 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.