Prepare against Alan Nadal
Argentina · World #28,722 classical · FIDE ID 159220
Our database contains 52 games by Alan Nadal, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan Nadal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Nadal 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 | 1,993 | 2,000 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,930 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 9 | 31 | 23.1% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Nadal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Nadal's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Nadal usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nadal usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Nadal usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nadal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nadal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Alan Nadal's chess games
All 52 games by Alan Nadal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Alejo De Dovitiis | 2,330 | Buenos Aires CC Moreno Open | A44 |
| Jun 2018 | Luis Flores Tomasto | 2,253 | chT-ARG ART Semillero U21 | D85 |
| Oct 2019 | Gabriel Galli | 1,904 | 26th Buenos Aires ProAm Open | B34 |
| Feb 2016 | Franco Saracho | 1,675 | ch-ARG sf U14 | C77 |
| Oct 2019 | Maria Paula Arias | 1,622 | 26th Buenos Aires ProAm Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
| 94th ch-ARG sf | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,789 |
| 26th Buenos Aires ProAm Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-ARG sf U14 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,672 |
| ch-ARG U16 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,770 |
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,991 |
| chT-ARG ART Semillero U21 | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,150 |
| South America ch U18 16th | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Nadal's chess games?
52 games by Alan Nadal, from Apr 2016 to Aug 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 Alan Nadal has played.
What does Alan Nadal play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Alan Nadal opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Nadal answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alan Nadal play as White?
As White, Alan Nadal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Nadal play as Black?
As Black, Alan Nadal most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alan Nadal's FIDE rating?
Alan Nadal is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Alan Nadal played?
Our database contains 52 games by Alan Nadal, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Nadal?
52 games by Alan Nadal 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.