Prepare against Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva
Mexico · World #26,610 classical · FIDE ID 5140188
When preparing against Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva 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 | 2,007 | 2,063 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 124 | 34 | 101 | 47.9% |
| As White | 127 | 58 | 15 | 54 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 132 | 66 | 19 | 47 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 37.0% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 45 | 35.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 21.3% | 37.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 80.7% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.3% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 97.8% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva's chess games
All 259 games by Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 124 wins, 34 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,600 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Jan 2024 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,566 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Jan 2024 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,497 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Dec 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,486 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 245 | 135 | 2,301 |
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
| 66th Mexican Open | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva's chess games?
259 games by Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva, from Sep 2017 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 Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva has played.
What does Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva played?
Our database contains 259 games by Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 34 draws, 101 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva?
259 games by Rodrigo Espinoza Villanueva 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.