Prepare against Raul Vidalon
Peru · World #138,128 classical · FIDE ID 3816168
When preparing against Raul Vidalon, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Raul Vidalon, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Vidalon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Vidalon 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 | 1,625 | 1,625 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,530 | 1,680 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,567 | 1,714 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Vidalon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Vidalon's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 20.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 20.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Vidalon usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vidalon usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vidalon usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vidalon usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Vidalon usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Raul Vidalon's chess games
All 34 games by Raul Vidalon in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Antonio Agrasot | 1,518 | ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | C41 |
| Sep 2023 | Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas | 1,251 | ch-South America | B21 |
| Sep 2023 | Freddy Gabriel Puma Lezama | 1,027 | ch-PER | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PER | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,164 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| ch-South America | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,351 |
| 3rd Lima Engineers | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,595 |
| ch-PER Seniors 50 | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,566 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,516 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Vidalon's chess games?
34 games by Raul Vidalon, from May 2023 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 Raul Vidalon has played.
What does Raul Vidalon play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Raul Vidalon opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Vidalon answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raul Vidalon play as White?
As White, Raul Vidalon's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Vidalon play as Black?
As Black, Raul Vidalon most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Raul Vidalon's FIDE rating?
Raul Vidalon is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,530 in rapid and 1,567 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,625 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Raul Vidalon played?
Our database contains 34 games by Raul Vidalon, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Vidalon?
34 games by Raul Vidalon 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.