Prepare against Salvador Moscardo Vaya
Spain · World #60,762 classical · FIDE ID 2248468
When preparing against Salvador Moscardo Vaya, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 35 games by Salvador Moscardo Vaya, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Moscardo Vaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Moscardo Vaya 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 | 1,853 | 1,931 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,912 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,875 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 31.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Moscardo Vaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Moscardo Vaya's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Vaya usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vaya usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Vaya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vaya usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Salvador Moscardo Vaya's chess games
All 35 games by Salvador Moscardo Vaya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Emilio Castillo Pla | 1,948 | ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | C26 |
| Nov 2015 | Fidel Oltra Landete | 1,878 | ch-Xeraco Region Preferente | B30 |
| Oct 2013 | Marta Garcia Martin | 1,773 | ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | C77 |
| Oct 2011 | Juan Bonell Selles | 1,769 | ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | B21 |
| Oct 2011 | Joan Garcia Requena | 1,760 | ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-Xeraco Region Preferente | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| Alzira Open | 1995 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| Valencia Provincial South | 2004 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Valencia Sur Clubs tt | 2003 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Valencia Autonomico Center B | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Moscardo Vaya's chess games?
35 games by Salvador Moscardo Vaya, from Apr 2007 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 Salvador Moscardo Vaya has played.
What does Salvador Moscardo Vaya play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Salvador Moscardo Vaya opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Moscardo Vaya answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games).
What openings does Salvador Moscardo Vaya play as White?
As White, Salvador Moscardo Vaya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Moscardo Vaya play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Moscardo Vaya most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Salvador Moscardo Vaya's FIDE rating?
Salvador Moscardo Vaya is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Salvador Moscardo Vaya played?
Our database contains 35 games by Salvador Moscardo Vaya, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Moscardo Vaya?
35 games by Salvador Moscardo Vaya 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.