Prepare against Samuel Villar Perez
FM · Spain · World #5,776 classical · FIDE ID 22201238
When preparing against Samuel Villar Perez, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 66.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Samuel Villar Perez, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Villar Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Villar Perez 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 | 2,253 | 2,285 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,210 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,248 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 96 | 55 | 76 | 42.3% |
| As White | 113 | 54 | 29 | 30 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 42 | 26 | 46 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Villar Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Villar Perez's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 63.7% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 36 | 31.9% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (80.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 66.2% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 23.5% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 70.0% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 27.8% |
Samuel Villar Perez's chess games
All 227 games by Samuel Villar Perez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 96 wins, 55 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Kacper Piorun | 2,611 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP Rapid | C84 |
| Dec 2016 | Arian Gonzalez Perez | 2,487 | 5th Pontevedra Tilve Memorial | A31 |
| Jul 2022 | Vignesh N R | 2,427 | 10th Pontevedra Open A | B97 |
| Jul 2019 | Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez | 2,361 | Ourense Campus 6th | D37 |
| Jul 2025 | Aaravamudhan Balaji | 2,351 | 13th Pontevedra Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2010 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,119 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,145 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,929 |
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,006 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| 12th Pontevedra Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM1 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Villar Perez's chess games?
227 games by Samuel Villar Perez, from Oct 2006 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 Samuel Villar Perez has played.
What does Samuel Villar Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Samuel Villar Perez opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Villar Perez answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Samuel Villar Perez play as White?
As White, Samuel Villar Perez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Villar Perez play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Villar Perez most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Samuel Villar Perez's FIDE rating?
Samuel Villar Perez is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,285 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Samuel Villar Perez played?
Our database contains 227 games by Samuel Villar Perez, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 55 draws, 76 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Villar Perez?
227 games by Samuel Villar Perez 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.