Prepare against Emanuel Nieto
Belgium · World #7,010 classical · FIDE ID 202363
Our database contains 145 games by Emanuel Nieto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emanuel Nieto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuel Nieto 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 | 2,224 | 2,294 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,294 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 57 | 41 | 47 | 39.3% |
| As White | 74 | 36 | 17 | 21 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 71 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emanuel Nieto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emanuel Nieto's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 55.4% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 31.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.8% | 93.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nieto usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nieto usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Nieto usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 61.0% | 66.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 24.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Emanuel Nieto's chess games
All 145 games by Emanuel Nieto 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: 57 wins, 41 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,514 | 25th EU-Cup | D11 |
| Sep 2004 | Michael Feygin | 2,478 | chT-BEL 0405 | C01 |
| Sep 2010 | Jasper Broekmeulen | 2,371 | chT-BEL 1011 | C44 |
| Apr 2012 | Arkadius Georg Kalka | 2,365 | chT-BEL 1112 | D36 |
| Oct 2006 | Jean-Baptiste Mullon | 2,363 | chT-BEL 0607 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,336 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,272 |
| 29th Police Gniota Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,037 |
| Zwijndrecht Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| 08th Brasschaat Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| 9th Brasschaat Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuel Nieto's chess games?
145 games by Emanuel Nieto, 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 Emanuel Nieto has played.
What does Emanuel Nieto play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Emanuel Nieto opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuel Nieto answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Emanuel Nieto play as White?
As White, Emanuel Nieto's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuel Nieto play as Black?
As Black, Emanuel Nieto most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Emanuel Nieto's FIDE rating?
Emanuel Nieto is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Emanuel Nieto played?
Our database contains 145 games by Emanuel Nieto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 41 draws, 47 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuel Nieto?
145 games by Emanuel Nieto 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.