Prepare against Sergio Bermudez Vives
FM · CRI · World #20,396 classical · FIDE ID 6500242
When preparing against Sergio Bermudez Vives, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 40.7% over 27 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Sergio Bermudez Vives, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Bermudez Vives's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Bermudez Vives 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 | 2,054 | 2,228 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,096 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,208 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 85 | 52 | 78 | 39.5% |
| As White | 106 | 41 | 22 | 43 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 44 | 30 | 35 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Bermudez Vives's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Bermudez Vives's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 56.6% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 45 | 42.5% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vives usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vives usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Vives usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vives usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vives usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Vives usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 56.3% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 25 | 75.8% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Sergio Bermudez Vives's chess games
All 215 games by Sergio Bermudez Vives in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 52 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Bernal Gonzalez Acosta | 2,420 | San Jose zt 2.3.c2 | B38 |
| Jan 1998 | Sergio Minero Pineda | 2,410 | chT-CRI | A90 |
| Jun 2001 | Alexis Murillo Tsijli | 2,374 | ch-CRI | D35 |
| Jul 2005 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 2,362 | ch-CRI 68th | B09 |
| May 2014 | Carlos David Quinonez Centeno | 2,326 | Managua Sub zt 2.3 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 2010 | 86 | 41 | 2,192 |
| chT-CRI | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-CRI 68th | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,289 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| 67th ch-CRI | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| San Jose Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,252 |
| ch-CRI qual | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| Guatemala City zt 2.32 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,206 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leonardo Valdes Romero (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Bermudez Vives's chess games?
215 games by Sergio Bermudez Vives, from Apr 2003 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 Sergio Bermudez Vives has played.
What does Sergio Bermudez Vives play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Sergio Bermudez Vives opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Bermudez Vives answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sergio Bermudez Vives play as White?
As White, Sergio Bermudez Vives's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Bermudez Vives play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Bermudez Vives most often plays: Dutch Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Sergio Bermudez Vives's FIDE rating?
Sergio Bermudez Vives is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Sergio Bermudez Vives played?
Our database contains 215 games by Sergio Bermudez Vives, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 52 draws, 78 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Bermudez Vives?
215 games by Sergio Bermudez Vives 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.