Prepare against David Alvarez Nistal
Spain · World #7,481 classical · FIDE ID 22255656
When preparing against David Alvarez Nistal, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 62 games by David Alvarez Nistal, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Alvarez Nistal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Alvarez Nistal 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 | 2,216 | 2,225 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 35.5% |
| As White | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Alvarez Nistal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Alvarez Nistal's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nistal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nistal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nistal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nistal usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nistal usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Nistal usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 65.2% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
David Alvarez Nistal's chess games
All 62 games by David Alvarez Nistal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,400 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Pablo Luis Aguado Doncel | 2,247 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | A13 |
| Aug 2016 | Jose Antonio O'Neill Y Daneiko | 2,124 | 4th Pontevedra Open | D83 |
| Jul 2010 | Llatzer Bru Rullo | 1,941 | ch-ESP U12 | B50 |
| Jul 2012 | Ruben Carlos Fernandez Gil | 1,899 | ch-ESP U14 | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2012 | 13 | 8 | 1,926 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,337 |
| 9th Mondariz Balneario Open | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gasteiz | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,364 |
| 80th ch-ESP | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 2,046 |
| 4th Pontevedra Open | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Alvarez Nistal's chess games?
62 games by David Alvarez Nistal, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 David Alvarez Nistal has played.
What does David Alvarez Nistal play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, David Alvarez Nistal opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Alvarez Nistal answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does David Alvarez Nistal play as White?
As White, David Alvarez Nistal's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Alvarez Nistal play as Black?
As Black, David Alvarez Nistal most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is David Alvarez Nistal's FIDE rating?
David Alvarez Nistal is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Jul 2017).
How many games has David Alvarez Nistal played?
Our database contains 62 games by David Alvarez Nistal, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 20 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Alvarez Nistal?
62 games by David Alvarez Nistal 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.