Prepare against Yuri Gonzalez Vidal
GM · Cuba · World #403 classical · FIDE ID 3503321
When preparing against Yuri Gonzalez Vidal, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,066 games by Yuri Gonzalez Vidal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Gonzalez Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Gonzalez 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 | 2,530 | 2,567 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,556 | 2,556 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,425 | 2,546 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,066 | 397 | 511 | 157 | 37.2% |
| As White | 543 | 240 | 238 | 65 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 523 | 157 | 273 | 92 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Gonzalez Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Gonzalez Vidal's side.
First moves as White (543 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 406 | 74.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 77 | 14.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 7.6% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 18 | 3.3% | 63.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vidal usually continues d4 (64.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d6 (1% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 98 | 35.8% | 63.8% |
| e5 | 98 | 35.8% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 74 | 27.0% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 139 | 88.5% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 8.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Yuri Gonzalez Vidal's chess games
All 1,066 games by Yuri Gonzalez Vidal 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: 397 wins, 511 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 64 | 29/28/7 | 45.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 64 | 26/23/15 | 40.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 19/12/5 | 52.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 10/12/3 | 40.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 5/15/2 | 22.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 49 | 10/26/13 | 20.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 33 | 6/22/5 | 18.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 31 | 11/17/3 | 35.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 31 | 11/17/3 | 35.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 8/15/5 | 28.6% |
| A33 | English Opening | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,743 | FIDE World Cup | C42 |
| Oct 2019 | Kacper Piorun | 2,643 | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss | C72 |
| May 2009 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,617 | 6th Moncada Cup | E15 |
| Dec 2013 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,608 | Carlos Torre Memorial Open 25th | C65 |
| Jun 2016 | Samuel Sevian | 2,603 | Capablanca Memorial Premier 51st | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 2014 | 79 | 38 | 2,456 |
| Manresa Open | 2007 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,455 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,530 |
| Havana Provincial | 1999 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,464 |
| 18th Ciego de Avila Jimenez Memorial | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,442 |
| 11th Guillermo Garcia Memorial A | 2003 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,547 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 34th | 1999 | 13 | 7 | 2,470 |
| ch-CUB Open | 2007 | 13 | 8 | 2,512 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Omar Almeida Quintana (29 games) · Lazaro Bruzon Batista (22 games) · Neuris Delgado Ramirez (14 games) · Rodney Oscar Perez Garcia (13 games) · Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany (13 games) · Yusnel Bacallao Alonso (12 games) · Luis Manuel Perez Rodriguez (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Gonzalez Vidal's chess games?
1,066 games by Yuri Gonzalez Vidal, 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 Yuri Gonzalez Vidal has played.
What does Yuri Gonzalez Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 543 games with White in our database, Yuri Gonzalez Vidal opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Gonzalez Vidal answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Yuri Gonzalez Vidal play as White?
As White, Yuri Gonzalez Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (64 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (36 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 543 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Gonzalez Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Gonzalez Vidal most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (49 games, 20.4% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 523 games.
What is Yuri Gonzalez Vidal's FIDE rating?
Yuri Gonzalez Vidal is currently rated 2,530 in classical chess, 2,556 in rapid and 2,425 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,567 (May 2019).
How many games has Yuri Gonzalez Vidal played?
Our database contains 1,066 games by Yuri Gonzalez Vidal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 397 wins, 511 draws, 157 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Gonzalez Vidal?
1,066 games by Yuri Gonzalez 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.