Prepare against Uriel Capo Vidal
IM · Mexico · World #8,270 classical · FIDE ID 5105382
Our database contains 337 games by Uriel Capo Vidal, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uriel Capo Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uriel Capo Vidal 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 | 2,200 | 2,388 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,323 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,342 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 142 | 93 | 102 | 42.1% |
| As White | 167 | 82 | 42 | 43 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 170 | 60 | 51 | 59 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 98.8% | 62.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vidal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 98.9% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
Uriel Capo Vidal's chess games
All 337 games by Uriel Capo Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 142 wins, 93 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 31 | 13/8/10 | 41.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Davit Shengelia | 2,573 | Olympiad-42 | D45 |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,550 | Atlantic City Millionaire Open | B33 |
| Nov 2012 | Eric Hansen | 2,539 | Mexico City UNAM Open | B30 |
| May 2008 | Emilio Cordova | 2,518 | 43rd Capablanca Memorial Open | D90 |
| Aug 2020 | Nikola Djukic | 2,515 | Online Olympiad Div2 E | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2006 | 18 | 12 | 2,272 |
| ch-MEX | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,089 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 9 | 2,489 |
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,264 |
| 43rd Capablanca Memorial Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,360 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,390 |
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,200 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uriel Capo Vidal's chess games?
337 games by Uriel Capo Vidal, from Oct 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 Uriel Capo Vidal has played.
What does Uriel Capo Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Uriel Capo Vidal opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uriel Capo Vidal answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Uriel Capo Vidal play as White?
As White, Uriel Capo Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uriel Capo Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Uriel Capo Vidal most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Uriel Capo Vidal's FIDE rating?
Uriel Capo Vidal is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Uriel Capo Vidal played?
Our database contains 337 games by Uriel Capo Vidal, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 93 draws, 102 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uriel Capo Vidal?
337 games by Uriel Capo Vidal 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.