Prepare against Robert Aloma Vidal
IM · Spain · World #3,223 classical · FIDE ID 2260409
When preparing against Robert Aloma Vidal, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,576 games by Robert Aloma Vidal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Aloma Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Aloma Vidal 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 | 2,330 | 2,492 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,497 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,395 | 2,445 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,576 | 753 | 319 | 504 | 47.8% |
| As White | 768 | 385 | 157 | 226 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 808 | 368 | 162 | 278 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Aloma Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Aloma Vidal's side.
First moves as White (768 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 334 | 43.5% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 258 | 33.6% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 9.4% | 61.1% |
| h4 | 64 | 8.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 29 | 3.8% | 62.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.9% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Vidal usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (408 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 141 | 34.6% | 62.8% |
| c5 | 126 | 30.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 10.0% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 34 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 29 | 7.1% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 3.7% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 49.2% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 82 | 32.3% | 50.6% |
| a6 | 22 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 6.3% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
Robert Aloma Vidal's chess games
All 1,576 games by Robert Aloma Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 753 wins, 319 draws, 504 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 87 | 46/6/35 | 52.9% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 64 | 33/6/25 | 51.6% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 55 | 25/19/11 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 46 | 24/8/14 | 52.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 18/2/12 | 56.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 17/3/12 | 53.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 15/7/6 | 53.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 70 | 39/11/20 | 55.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 64 | 30/12/22 | 46.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 52 | 20/7/25 | 38.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 41 | 16/11/14 | 39.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/8/13 | 27.6% |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 12/2/13 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,684 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | E14 |
| May 2025 | David Navara | 2,657 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Nov 2022 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| May 2020 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,644 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Sep 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,603 | Titled Tue Early | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 592 | 330 | 2,347 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,455 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,295 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,394 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2008 | 18 | 14 | 2,368 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,524 |
| Garcia Ilundain Memorial | 2004 | 17 | 10 | 2,181 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 16 | 13 | 2,550 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Alsina Leal (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Aloma Vidal's chess games?
1,576 games by Robert Aloma Vidal, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Robert Aloma Vidal has played.
What does Robert Aloma Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 768 games with White in our database, Robert Aloma Vidal opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Aloma Vidal answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...a6 (9% of games).
What openings does Robert Aloma Vidal play as White?
As White, Robert Aloma Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (87 games, 52.9% win rate); Kadas Opening (64 games, 51.6% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 768 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Aloma Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Robert Aloma Vidal most often plays: Petrov's Defense (70 games, 55.7% win rate); Sicilian (64 games, 46.9% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 808 games.
What is Robert Aloma Vidal's FIDE rating?
Robert Aloma Vidal is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,395 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,492 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Robert Aloma Vidal played?
Our database contains 1,576 games by Robert Aloma Vidal, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 753 wins, 319 draws, 504 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Aloma Vidal?
1,576 games by Robert Aloma Vidal 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.