Prepare against Ricardo Vilarino Gestal
Spain · World #52,563 classical · FIDE ID 2278138
When preparing against Ricardo Vilarino Gestal, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ricardo Vilarino Gestal, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Vilarino Gestal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Vilarino Gestal 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 | 1,883 | 2,020 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,880 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Vilarino Gestal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Vilarino Gestal's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gestal usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gestal usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gestal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Gestal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Vilarino Gestal's chess games
All 30 games by Ricardo Vilarino Gestal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Alfredo Cordero | 2,229 | 15th Burgas Open | B77 |
| Aug 2007 | Manuel Garcia Iturriaga | 1,961 | Arximiro Penide Cedeira Memorial | B01 |
| Jan 2006 | Almudena Pousada Gonzalez | 1,856 | 15th Burgas Open | C01 |
| Jan 2006 | Domingo Bolos Gimeno | 1,720 | 15th Burgas Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,107 |
| Arximiro Penide Cedeira Memorial | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,274 |
| 10th La Coruna Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,001 |
| ch-Gallego U20 | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 1,958 |
| La Coruna Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | – |
| ch-Galicia | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,747 |
| ch-Galicia U18 | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,960 |
| 11th Teresa Herrera Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Vilarino Gestal's chess games?
30 games by Ricardo Vilarino Gestal, from Oct 2004 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 Ricardo Vilarino Gestal has played.
What does Ricardo Vilarino Gestal play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ricardo Vilarino Gestal opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Vilarino Gestal answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Vilarino Gestal play as White?
As White, Ricardo Vilarino Gestal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Vilarino Gestal play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Vilarino Gestal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ricardo Vilarino Gestal's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Vilarino Gestal is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ricardo Vilarino Gestal played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ricardo Vilarino Gestal, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Vilarino Gestal?
30 games by Ricardo Vilarino Gestal 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.