Prepare against Alejandro Nogues
Argentina · World #62,708 classical · FIDE ID 102415
When preparing against Alejandro Nogues, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 176 games by Alejandro Nogues, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Nogues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Nogues 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 | 1,846 | 2,235 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 2,146 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 2,051 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 56 | 47 | 73 | 31.8% |
| As White | 81 | 34 | 22 | 25 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 95 | 22 | 25 | 48 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Nogues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Nogues's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 60.5% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 23 | 28.4% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nogues usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Nogues usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nogues usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nogues usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Nogues usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nogues usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 29 | 61.7% | 29.3% |
| c5 | 17 | 36.2% | 26.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 75.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
Alejandro Nogues's chess games
All 176 games by Alejandro Nogues in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 56 wins, 47 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A66 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E55 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Sergio Slipak | 2,462 | ch-Buenos Aires qual | A40 |
| Jan 2002 | Guillermo Malbran | 2,326 | ch-ARG Superior | B00 |
| Sep 2003 | Diego Mussanti | 2,311 | 77th ch-ARG | D36 |
| Jan 2002 | Diego Nedilsky | 2,309 | ch-ARG Superior | E55 |
| Sep 2003 | Fernando Pedro | 2,273 | 77th ch-ARG | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2021 | 31 | 9 | 1,963 |
| ch-Torre Blanca Superior | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| Buenos Aires CC Argentino-ch Superior | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-Buenos Aires qual | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 77th ch-ARG | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,264 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,697 |
| ch-ARG Superior | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| 1st Chesspangenberg Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Nogues's chess games?
176 games by Alejandro Nogues, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Alejandro Nogues has played.
What does Alejandro Nogues play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Alejandro Nogues opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Nogues answers 1...Nc6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Nogues play as White?
As White, Alejandro Nogues's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Nogues play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Nogues most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Alejandro Nogues's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Nogues is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alejandro Nogues played?
Our database contains 176 games by Alejandro Nogues, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 47 draws, 73 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Nogues?
176 games by Alejandro Nogues 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.