Prepare against Pere Villalba Izquierdo
Spain · World #13,346 classical · FIDE ID 2257343
When preparing against Pere Villalba Izquierdo, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Pere Villalba Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pere Villalba Izquierdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pere Villalba Izquierdo 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 | 2,124 | 2,188 | Jul 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,138 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 30.4% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pere Villalba Izquierdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pere Villalba Izquierdo's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 72.7% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Pere Villalba Izquierdo's chess games
All 69 games by Pere Villalba Izquierdo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Alexander Belezky | 2,390 | 23rd Cullera Open | B75 |
| Jul 2002 | Carlos Pita Romero | 2,301 | 23rd Cullera Open | B08 |
| Sep 2001 | Javier Buenafe Moya | 2,238 | 9th Albacete Open | B57 |
| Jan 2003 | Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez | 2,120 | 11th Mislata Open B | B13 |
| Jan 2003 | Jose Vicente Pallardo Lozoya | 2,115 | 11th Mislata Open B | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Mislata Open B | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,346 |
| Valencia Manises-B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,084 |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| 23rd Cullera Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,039 |
| 9th Albacete Open | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 2,186 |
| ch-Manises Provincial | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,080 |
| 10th Albacete Open | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pere Villalba Izquierdo's chess games?
69 games by Pere Villalba Izquierdo, from Apr 2003 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 Pere Villalba Izquierdo has played.
What does Pere Villalba Izquierdo play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Pere Villalba Izquierdo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pere Villalba Izquierdo answers 1...g6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games).
What openings does Pere Villalba Izquierdo play as White?
As White, Pere Villalba Izquierdo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pere Villalba Izquierdo play as Black?
As Black, Pere Villalba Izquierdo most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Pere Villalba Izquierdo's FIDE rating?
Pere Villalba Izquierdo is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pere Villalba Izquierdo played?
Our database contains 69 games by Pere Villalba Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pere Villalba Izquierdo?
69 games by Pere Villalba Izquierdo 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.