Prepare against Ricard Vila Vila
Spain · World #98,992 classical · FIDE ID 32043988
When preparing against Ricard Vila Vila, expect 1.b4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 63.2% over 19 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Ricard Vila Vila, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricard Vila Vila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricard Vila Vila 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 | 1,733 | 1,768 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 30 | 11 | 30 | 42.3% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricard Vila Vila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricard Vila Vila's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 19 | 52.8% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 53% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Vila usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Vila usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Vila usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Vila usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vila usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vila usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Ricard Vila Vila's chess games
All 71 games by Ricard Vila Vila in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Miquel Gimbert Arumi | 1,921 | 4th Moia Open | D07 |
| Oct 2015 | Eduard Arcusa Postils | 1,859 | 4th Moia Open | D10 |
| Nov 2013 | Carles Iglesias Vila | 1,804 | 2nd Moia Open | A15 |
| Dec 2011 | Jose Alfonso Baeza Fernandez | 1,798 | 31st Vic Open | A00 |
| May 2015 | Daniel Carrera Font | 1,757 | 4th Vall del Tenes Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| 4th Moia Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| 3rd Moia Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,726 |
| 2nd Moia Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 1st Vall del Tenes Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,733 |
| 1st Moia Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 4th Vall del Tenes Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,772 |
| 31st Vic Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricard Vila Vila's chess games?
71 games by Ricard Vila Vila, from Aug 2013 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 Ricard Vila Vila has played.
What does Ricard Vila Vila play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ricard Vila Vila opens with 1.b4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricard Vila Vila answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ricard Vila Vila play as White?
As White, Ricard Vila Vila's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricard Vila Vila play as Black?
As Black, Ricard Vila Vila most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Ricard Vila Vila's FIDE rating?
Ricard Vila Vila is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ricard Vila Vila played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ricard Vila Vila, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricard Vila Vila?
71 games by Ricard Vila Vila 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.