Prepare against Julian Estrada Nieto
IM · Mexico · World #11,236 classical · FIDE ID 5101018
Our database contains 6,230 games by Julian Estrada Nieto, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julian Estrada Nieto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Estrada 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 | 2,151 | 2,380 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,328 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,316 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,230 | 2,296 | 1,079 | 2,855 | 36.9% |
| As White | 3,108 | 1,230 | 573 | 1,305 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 3,122 | 1,066 | 506 | 1,550 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Estrada Nieto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Estrada Nieto's side.
First moves as White (3,106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 2,929 | 94.3% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 141 | 4.5% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.2% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nieto usually continues d4 (49.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nieto usually continues e4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,476 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 1,395 | 94.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 49 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 1.2% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 0.9% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,006 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 896 | 89.1% | 39.2% |
| Nf6 | 108 | 10.7% | 45.4% |
Julian Estrada Nieto's chess games
All 6,230 games by Julian Estrada Nieto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 2,296 wins, 1,079 draws, 2,855 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 418 | 185/65/168 | 44.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 402 | 166/66/170 | 41.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 370 | 145/79/146 | 39.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 307 | 145/40/122 | 47.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 155 | 59/34/62 | 38.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 113 | 48/24/41 | 42.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 109 | 43/19/47 | 39.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 104 | 35/16/53 | 33.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 82 | 23/10/49 | 28.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 71 | 21/18/32 | 29.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 508 | 160/79/269 | 31.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 351 | 112/75/164 | 31.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 197 | 69/45/83 | 35.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 194 | 46/38/110 | 23.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 181 | 57/25/99 | 31.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 168 | 72/24/72 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 152 | 46/17/89 | 30.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 143 | 54/25/64 | 37.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 125 | 45/20/60 | 36.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 98 | 40/16/42 | 40.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | David W L Howell | 2,676 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| May 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,676 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| May 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Dec 2022 | Anton Korobov | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jan 1998 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,625 | 5th Linares Anibal Open | A19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 4,077 | 1,849 | 2,200 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 194 | 79 | 2,121 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 186 | 75.5 | 2,086 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 87 | 32 | 2,063 |
| Hotel Irottko GM | 2000 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,386 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2012 | 22 | 9 | 2,339 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-A | 1995 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,314 |
| Santo Domingo Open | 2010 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,312 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolai Vlassov (24 games) · Oscar Humberto Ardila (23 games) · Daniel Shapiro (17 games) · Karina Ambartsumova (16 games) · Aleksandra Goryachkina (14 games) · Eric Rosen (13 games) · Josep Romero Ruscalleda (13 games) · Marcel Winkels (12 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 6,230 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Estrada Nieto's chess games?
6,230 games by Julian Estrada Nieto, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Julian Estrada Nieto has played.
What does Julian Estrada Nieto play on the first move as White?
Across 3,106 games with White in our database, Julian Estrada Nieto opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Estrada Nieto answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Julian Estrada Nieto play as White?
As White, Julian Estrada Nieto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (418 games, 44.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (402 games, 41.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (370 games, 39.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Estrada Nieto play as Black?
As Black, Julian Estrada Nieto most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (508 games, 31.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (351 games, 31.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (197 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,122 games.
What is Julian Estrada Nieto's FIDE rating?
Julian Estrada Nieto is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Julian Estrada Nieto played?
Our database contains 6,230 games by Julian Estrada Nieto, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,296 wins, 1,079 draws, 2,855 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Estrada Nieto?
6,230 games by Julian Estrada 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.