Prepare against Jose Luis Nieva
Argentina · World #36,109 classical · FIDE ID 105899
Our database contains 137 games by Jose Luis Nieva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Nieva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Nieva 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 | 1,953 | 2,130 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,098 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,112 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 50 | 23 | 64 | 36.5% |
| As White | 74 | 24 | 12 | 38 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 26 | 11 | 26 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Nieva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Nieva's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 97.3% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Nieva usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nieva usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nieva usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nieva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nieva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Jose Luis Nieva's chess games
All 137 games by Jose Luis Nieva 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: 50 wins, 23 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Sandro Mareco | 2,477 | chT-ARG | E13 |
| Jan 1993 | Benjamin Altamirano | 2,240 | Buenos Aires FMD tt | A09 |
| Jul 2002 | Ruben Fernandez Arrue | 2,178 | Olivos Rubinstein Memorial | E97 |
| Aug 2002 | Fernando Rey Besada | 2,177 | 2nd Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | A57 |
| Mar 2015 | Pablo Ezequiel Inchausti | 2,136 | 6th Latin Cup A | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,127 |
| Florida | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,031 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,363 |
| 53rd Villa Ballester Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Olivos Rubinstein Memorial | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Torre Blanca Aug 02 | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| Buenos Aires GP II | 1992 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Nieva's chess games?
137 games by Jose Luis Nieva, 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 Jose Luis Nieva has played.
What does Jose Luis Nieva play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Nieva opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Nieva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Nieva play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Nieva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Nieva play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Nieva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Jose Luis Nieva's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Nieva is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jose Luis Nieva played?
Our database contains 137 games by Jose Luis Nieva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 23 draws, 64 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Nieva?
137 games by Jose Luis Nieva 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.