Prepare against Angel Nathanael Montiel
CM · PRY · World #21,462 classical · FIDE ID 3706923
Our database contains 272 games by Angel Nathanael Montiel, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Angel Nathanael Montiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Nathanael Montiel 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 | 2,045 | 2,090 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,003 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,063 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 133 | 32 | 107 | 48.9% |
| As White | 138 | 66 | 16 | 56 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 134 | 67 | 16 | 51 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Nathanael Montiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Nathanael Montiel's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 60.9% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 22.5% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.4% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Montiel usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Montiel usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Montiel usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 66.1% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Montiel usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Montiel usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Montiel usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.1% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Angel Nathanael Montiel's chess games
All 272 games by Angel Nathanael Montiel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 133 wins, 32 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,435 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| May 2025 | Maziar Bagheri | 2,287 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jun 2025 | M Fadi | 2,244 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jun 2025 | Zoubaier Amdouni | 2,226 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jun 2023 | Ian Ocampos | 2,222 | Buenos Aires Masters Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR sf | 2023 | 34 | 15 | 1,723 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 23 | 6.5 | 2,070 |
| ch-PAR U16 | 2019 | 21 | 13 | 1,527 |
| Asuncion CIT Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,954 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-Pan American Hybrid U18 31st | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,118 |
| Zonal 2.5 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Nathanael Montiel's chess games?
272 games by Angel Nathanael Montiel, from Mar 2017 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 Angel Nathanael Montiel has played.
What does Angel Nathanael Montiel play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Angel Nathanael Montiel opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Nathanael Montiel answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Angel Nathanael Montiel play as White?
As White, Angel Nathanael Montiel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Nathanael Montiel play as Black?
As Black, Angel Nathanael Montiel most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Angel Nathanael Montiel's FIDE rating?
Angel Nathanael Montiel is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Angel Nathanael Montiel played?
Our database contains 272 games by Angel Nathanael Montiel, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 32 draws, 107 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Nathanael Montiel?
272 games by Angel Nathanael Montiel 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.