Prepare against Xavier Vila Gazquez
GM · Spain · World #1,029 classical · FIDE ID 2261090
Our database contains 556 games by Xavier Vila Gazquez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Vila Gazquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Vila Gazquez 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 | 2,449 | 2,494 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,473 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,467 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 556 | 245 | 167 | 144 | 44.1% |
| As White | 271 | 138 | 71 | 62 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 285 | 107 | 96 | 82 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Vila Gazquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Vila Gazquez's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 71.6% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 14.4% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 35 | 12.9% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gazquez usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gazquez usually continues d4 (70.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gazquez usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gazquez usually continues g3 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gazquez usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gazquez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 15 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 9.2% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 67.4% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 26 | 28.3% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Xavier Vila Gazquez's chess games
All 556 games by Xavier Vila Gazquez 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: 245 wins, 167 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 35 | 20/7/8 | 57.1% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 41 | 15/13/13 | 36.6% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 36 | 20/7/9 | 55.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Alexei Shirov | 2,726 | 7th Benidorm Stars | D05 |
| Jun 2013 | Fernando Peralta | 2,622 | 1st Santa Coloma Rapid Open | D25 |
| Dec 2009 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,560 | 15th Navalmoral Open | E18 |
| Aug 2007 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,552 | 9th Barcelona Sants Open | C18 |
| May 2011 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,545 | ch-ESP Universities | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2019 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,482 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2010 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,346 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,410 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2022 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,344 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,551 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2005 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2004 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hipolito Asis Gargatagli (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Vila Gazquez's chess games?
556 games by Xavier Vila Gazquez, 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 Xavier Vila Gazquez has played.
What does Xavier Vila Gazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Xavier Vila Gazquez opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Vila Gazquez answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Xavier Vila Gazquez play as White?
As White, Xavier Vila Gazquez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Vila Gazquez play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Vila Gazquez most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Xavier Vila Gazquez's FIDE rating?
Xavier Vila Gazquez is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,494 (May 2011).
How many games has Xavier Vila Gazquez played?
Our database contains 556 games by Xavier Vila Gazquez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 167 draws, 144 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Vila Gazquez?
556 games by Xavier Vila Gazquez 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.