Prepare against Brais Otero Nogueira
CM · Spain · World #7,321 classical · FIDE ID 2297310
Our database contains 136 games by Brais Otero Nogueira, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brais Otero Nogueira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brais Otero Nogueira 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 | 2,218 | 2,220 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,094 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,103 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 48 | 47 | 41 | 35.3% |
| As White | 62 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 74 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brais Otero Nogueira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brais Otero Nogueira's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 46.8% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 17.7% | 27.3% |
| g3 | 11 | 17.7% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 14.5% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Nogueira usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nogueira usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Nogueira usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 27.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nogueira usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Nogueira usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Nogueira usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 92.1% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Brais Otero Nogueira's chess games
All 136 games by Brais Otero Nogueira in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 48 wins, 47 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,512 | Maia Open | A21 |
| Jul 2009 | Carlos Mate Adan | 2,277 | 18th Burgas Open | A43 |
| Jul 2007 | Manuel Vidal del Rio | 2,238 | 16th Burgas Open | B20 |
| Aug 2019 | Samuel Villar Perez | 2,206 | 7th Pontevedra Open | A34 |
| Jul 2022 | Jose Francisco Torres Bosch | 2,188 | 10th Pontevedra Open A | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Pontevedra Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| Pedrido Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| 18th Burgas Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| 16th Burgas Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| Mondariz Balneario Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brais Otero Nogueira's chess games?
136 games by Brais Otero Nogueira, from Jul 2006 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 Brais Otero Nogueira has played.
What does Brais Otero Nogueira play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Brais Otero Nogueira opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brais Otero Nogueira answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Brais Otero Nogueira play as White?
As White, Brais Otero Nogueira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brais Otero Nogueira play as Black?
As Black, Brais Otero Nogueira most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Brais Otero Nogueira's FIDE rating?
Brais Otero Nogueira is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Brais Otero Nogueira played?
Our database contains 136 games by Brais Otero Nogueira, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 47 draws, 41 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brais Otero Nogueira?
136 games by Brais Otero Nogueira 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.