Prepare against Victor Fontela Hidalgo
Spain · World #141,280 classical · FIDE ID 32006500
When preparing against Victor Fontela Hidalgo, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 86 games by Victor Fontela Hidalgo, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Fontela Hidalgo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Fontela Hidalgo 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 | 1,617 | 1,668 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 37 | 8 | 41 | 43.0% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 4 | 20 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Fontela Hidalgo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Fontela Hidalgo's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 76.7% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Victor Fontela Hidalgo's chess games
All 86 games by Victor Fontela Hidalgo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 37 wins, 8 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B15 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Pol Brunet Gil | 1,880 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | C01 |
| Jun 2018 | Virgil Ani | 1,805 | 20th Foment Martinenc Open C | A01 |
| Jul 2008 | Mariano Fernandez Macarron | 1,760 | 11th Barcelona La Lira Open D | B22 |
| Jul 2008 | Jordi Cort Hidalgo | 1,750 | 11th Barcelona La Lira Open D | B07 |
| Jul 2011 | Jofre Custodio Criado | 1,741 | 14th Barcelona La Lira Open C | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,809 |
| 11th Barcelona La Lira Open D | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,602 |
| Sant Andreu Tram-D | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,331 |
| 23rd Foment Martinenc Open C | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,491 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open C | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,612 |
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open C | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,782 |
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Fontela Hidalgo's chess games?
86 games by Victor Fontela Hidalgo, from Jan 2010 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 Victor Fontela Hidalgo has played.
What does Victor Fontela Hidalgo play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Victor Fontela Hidalgo opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Fontela Hidalgo answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Victor Fontela Hidalgo play as White?
As White, Victor Fontela Hidalgo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Fontela Hidalgo play as Black?
As Black, Victor Fontela Hidalgo most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Victor Fontela Hidalgo's FIDE rating?
Victor Fontela Hidalgo is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,668 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Victor Fontela Hidalgo played?
Our database contains 86 games by Victor Fontela Hidalgo, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 8 draws, 41 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Fontela Hidalgo?
86 games by Victor Fontela Hidalgo 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.