Prepare against Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal
GM · Venezuela · World #981 classical · FIDE ID 3902463
Our database contains 1,196 games by Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal 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 | 2,453 | 2,498 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,414 | 2,426 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,473 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,196 | 569 | 236 | 391 | 47.6% |
| As White | 600 | 314 | 115 | 171 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 596 | 255 | 121 | 220 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal's side.
First moves as White (600 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 404 | 67.3% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 87 | 14.5% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 11.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 31 | 5.2% | 74.2% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nogal usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Nogal usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nogal usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Nogal usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nogal usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (2% of these games) — Nogal usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 186 | 69.9% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 59 | 22.2% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.1% | 63.6% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.5% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 170 | 77.3% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 36 | 16.4% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 8 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal's chess games
All 1,196 games by Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 569 wins, 236 draws, 391 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 56 | 30/8/18 | 53.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 22/1/10 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 15/1/5 | 71.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 55 | 26/12/17 | 47.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 23/6/18 | 48.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 35 | 9/11/15 | 25.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | A38 |
| Jul 2018 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,660 | Benasque Open 38th | A09 |
| Sep 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,652 | Titled Tue | A90 |
| Jul 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,651 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Sep 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,648 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 479 | 249.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-VEN | 2016 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,367 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,392 |
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 12 | 11 | 2,606 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,516 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,402 |
| ch-Barquisimeto | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal's chess games?
1,196 games by Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal, from Jul 2012 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 Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal has played.
What does Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal play on the first move as White?
Across 600 games with White in our database, Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal play as White?
As White, Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 600 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal play as Black?
As Black, Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 47.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 596 games.
What is Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal's FIDE rating?
Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal is currently rated 2,453 in classical chess, 2,414 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,498 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal played?
Our database contains 1,196 games by Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 569 wins, 236 draws, 391 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal?
1,196 games by Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal 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.