Prepare against Carlos Davila
IM · NIC · World #11,880 classical · FIDE ID 6100040
Our database contains 389 games by Carlos Davila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Davila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Davila 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 | 2,143 | 2,378 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,307 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,398 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 180 | 157 | 51 | 46.3% |
| As White | 196 | 94 | 83 | 18 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 193 | 86 | 74 | 33 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Davila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Davila's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 59.2% | 67.2% |
| d4 | 48 | 24.5% | 72.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 10.7% | 73.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Davila usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Davila usually continues Nf3 (73.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Davila usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Davila usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Davila usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Davila usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 22.4% | 57.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 18.8% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 61.5% | 66.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 18.5% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.2% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Carlos Davila's chess games
All 389 games by Carlos Davila 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: 180 wins, 157 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A06 | English Opening | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 23/4/3 | 76.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/10/0 | 41.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A50 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Josep Oms Pallisse | 2,508 | Olympiad-36 | D27 |
| Feb 2008 | Alder Escobar Forero | 2,461 | ch-Iberoamerican GpB 2nd | B57 |
| Oct 2004 | Bernal Gonzalez Acosta | 2,423 | Olympiad-36 | B31 |
| May 2011 | Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal | 2,417 | 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | E61 |
| Apr 2013 | Roberto Carlos Sanchez Alvarez | 2,409 | Capablanca Memorial Premier 48th | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 43 | 31 | 2,165 |
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-NCA final | 2022 | 20 | 12 | 2,163 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 10 | 2,494 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| Managua Guido Memorial 10th | 2013 | 11 | 9 | 2,262 |
| 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| 20th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,173 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jorge Picado (16 games) · Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera (11 games) · Rene Antonio Pilarte Tijerino (10 games) · Manuel Flores (10 games) · Marcos Ortiz (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Davila's chess games?
389 games by Carlos Davila, 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 Carlos Davila has played.
What does Carlos Davila play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Carlos Davila opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Davila answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Carlos Davila play as White?
As White, Carlos Davila's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Davila play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Davila most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 76.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Carlos Davila's FIDE rating?
Carlos Davila is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Carlos Davila played?
Our database contains 389 games by Carlos Davila, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 157 draws, 51 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Davila?
389 games by Carlos Davila 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.