Prepare against Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda
Mexico · World #53,901 classical · FIDE ID 5108128
When preparing against Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 12.5% over 32 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda 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 | 1,878 | 2,124 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,007 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 17 | 32 | 52 | 16.8% |
| As White | 49 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 20.4% |
| As Black | 52 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 13.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 93.9% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 39.1% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (2% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 22 | 91.7% | 29.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda's chess games
All 101 games by Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 32 | 4/14/14 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Carlos Larduet Despaigne | 2,274 | IV Aguascalientes Int | — |
| Dec 2023 | Tania Miranda Rodriguez | 2,110 | 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | D01 |
| Nov 2023 | David Avila Miguel | 2,062 | ch-MEX | A43 |
| Dec 2024 | Manuel Alejandro Zubia Portillo | 1,920 | 34th Carlos Torre Mem | D02 |
| Oct 2025 | Ernesto Mendoza Osorio | 1,860 | 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 13 | 3 | 1,861 |
| 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| IV Aguascalientes Int | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 34th Carlos Torre Mem | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,966 |
| 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| 32nd Carlos Torre Mem Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,966 |
| Carlos Torre Mem Blitz | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,960 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda's chess games?
101 games by Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda, from Oct 2005 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 Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda has played.
What does Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda answers 1...Nc6 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda play as White?
As White, Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (32 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda play as Black?
As Black, Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda's FIDE rating?
Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses (16.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda?
101 games by Ulises Antonio Vega Castaneda 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.