Prepare against Julian Estrada Nieto
IM · Mexico · World #11,299 classical · FIDE ID 5101018
When preparing against Julian Estrada Nieto, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 23.6% over 195 games.
Our database contains 6,313 games by Julian Estrada Nieto, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 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 | 2,204 | 2,328 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,316 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6,313 | 2,327 | 1,085 | 2,901 | 36.9% |
| As White | 3,150 | 1,250 | 577 | 1,323 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 3,163 | 1,077 | 508 | 1,578 | 34.0% |
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 (3,148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 2,964 | 94.2% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 148 | 4.7% | 50.7% |
| 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 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nieto usually continues d4 (49.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nieto usually continues e4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,498 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 1,417 | 94.6% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 49 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 1.1% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 0.9% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1,016 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 902 | 88.8% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 112 | 11.0% | 43.8% |
Julian Estrada Nieto's chess games
All 6,313 games by Julian Estrada Nieto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 2,327 wins, 1,085 draws, 2,901 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 422 | 186/65/171 | 44.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 406 | 168/68/170 | 41.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 375 | 148/79/148 | 39.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 308 | 145/40/123 | 47.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 157 | 60/34/63 | 38.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 116 | 48/24/44 | 41.4% |
| 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 | 83 | 24/10/49 | 28.9% |
| 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 | 511 | 161/79/271 | 31.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 355 | 112/75/168 | 31.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 197 | 69/45/83 | 35.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 195 | 46/38/111 | 23.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 181 | 57/25/99 | 31.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 169 | 72/24/73 | 42.6% |
| D02 | London System | 157 | 46/17/94 | 29.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 145 | 54/25/66 | 37.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 127 | 46/20/61 | 36.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 98 | 40/16/42 | 40.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,676 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | David W L Howell | 2,676 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| 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 (25 games) · Oscar Humberto Ardila (25 games) · Daniel Shapiro (17 games) · Gianmarco Leiva (15 games) · Eric Rosen (14 games) · Aleksandra Goryachkina (14 games) · Marcel Winkels (13 games) · Josep Romero Ruscalleda (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Estrada Nieto's chess games?
6,313 games by Julian Estrada Nieto, from Apr 2003 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 Julian Estrada Nieto has played.
What does Julian Estrada Nieto play on the first move as White?
Across 3,148 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 (422 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (406 games, 41.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (375 games, 39.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 3,150 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 (511 games, 31.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (355 games, 31.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (197 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 3,163 games.
What is Julian Estrada Nieto's FIDE rating?
Julian Estrada Nieto is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Julian Estrada Nieto played?
Our database contains 6,313 games by Julian Estrada Nieto, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,327 wins, 1,085 draws, 2,901 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Estrada Nieto?
6,313 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.