Prepare against Ricardo Medina Viana
CM · HND · World #32,399 classical · FIDE ID 8400342
Our database contains 41 games by Ricardo Medina Viana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Medina Viana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Medina Viana 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 | 1,972 | 2,063 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,996 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,039 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 24.4% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 52.2% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 47.8% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Viana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Viana usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Viana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Viana usually continues e3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Viana usually continues e3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Medina Viana's chess games
All 41 games by Ricardo Medina Viana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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, 21 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Tahina Hajanirina Rakotomaharo | 2,060 | Olympiad-42 | C10 |
| Sep 2018 | Oliver Said | 1,924 | Olympiad-43 | B15 |
| Nov 2019 | Fredy Fajardo Ramos | 1,866 | ch-HON qual1 | B11 |
| Sep 2016 | Malcolm Mcfarland | 1,764 | Olympiad-42 | A46 |
| Nov 2019 | Erick Gallegos Mata | 1,677 | ch-HON qual1 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,916 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,951 |
| ch-HON qual1 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,106 |
| Managua Sub zt 2.3 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,054 |
| Campeonato Nacional Honduras 2026 | Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Medina Viana's chess games?
41 games by Ricardo Medina Viana, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ricardo Medina Viana has played.
What does Ricardo Medina Viana play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ricardo Medina Viana opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Medina Viana answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Medina Viana play as White?
As White, Ricardo Medina Viana's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Medina Viana play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Medina Viana most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ricardo Medina Viana's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Medina Viana is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Ricardo Medina Viana played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ricardo Medina Viana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 21 draws, 10 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Medina Viana?
41 games by Ricardo Medina Viana 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.