Prepare against Virgilio Vuelban
IM · PHL · World #6,279 classical · FIDE ID 5201896
When preparing against Virgilio Vuelban, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 796 games by Virgilio Vuelban, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Virgilio Vuelban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Virgilio Vuelban 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 | 2,241 | 2,422 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,354 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,317 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 796 | 343 | 244 | 207 | 43.1% |
| As White | 395 | 172 | 125 | 98 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 401 | 171 | 119 | 109 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Virgilio Vuelban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Virgilio Vuelban's side.
First moves as White (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 54.9% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 105 | 26.6% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 36 | 9.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 6.6% | 61.5% |
| e3 | 6 | 1.5% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vuelban usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vuelban usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vuelban usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Vuelban usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vuelban usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Vuelban usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 67.0% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 33 | 16.8% | 51.5% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 3.6% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 76.1% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 14.8% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Virgilio Vuelban's chess games
All 796 games by Virgilio Vuelban in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 343 wins, 244 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 67 | 31/18/17 | 46.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,521 | 1st Kuwait Int Open | E24 |
| Dec 2008 | Igor Naumkin | 2,506 | Turin Scaccomatto Open | E15 |
| Jul 2010 | Roland Salvador | 2,498 | 9th Bergamo Open | A10 |
| Aug 2008 | Nenad Fercec | 2,486 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | B90 |
| Aug 2008 | Lawrence Trent | 2,470 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | C73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 2,318 |
| Wachtebeke | 2018 | 13 | 3 | 2,079 |
| Rome Petra 03rd | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,269 |
| Rome ASR Open | 2011 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,359 |
| Turin | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,408 |
| Leanyfalu IM | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
| SixDays Budapest 3 Yr IMA | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,113 |
| 1st Heraklion Capablanca Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Virgilio Vuelban's chess games?
796 games by Virgilio Vuelban, from Jul 2004 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 Virgilio Vuelban has played.
What does Virgilio Vuelban play on the first move as White?
Across 395 games with White in our database, Virgilio Vuelban opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Virgilio Vuelban answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Virgilio Vuelban play as White?
As White, Virgilio Vuelban's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 395 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Virgilio Vuelban play as Black?
As Black, Virgilio Vuelban most often plays: Sicilian (67 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 401 games.
What is Virgilio Vuelban's FIDE rating?
Virgilio Vuelban is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Virgilio Vuelban played?
Our database contains 796 games by Virgilio Vuelban, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 244 draws, 207 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Virgilio Vuelban?
796 games by Virgilio Vuelban 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.