Prepare against Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares
Ecuador · World #147,296 classical · FIDE ID 3636690
When preparing against Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares 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 | 1,601 | 1,618 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,603 | 1,604 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,672 | 1,672 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 45.2% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Valladares usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Valladares usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Valladares usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares's chess games
All 42 games by Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D26 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jaime Benitez Chiriboga | 2,009 | ch-ECU | B78 |
| Jun 2023 | Juan Wong Pages | 1,955 | ch-ECU | B38 |
| Jun 2023 | Jorge Cerezo Najera | 1,916 | ch-ECU | B90 |
| Nov 2020 | Nick Gonzabay Vidal | 1,407 | ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | B77 |
| Nov 2020 | Isaac Tenempaguay Madrid | 1,115 | ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,376 |
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,435 |
| ch-South America U14 17th | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,327 |
| ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas1 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 682 |
| ch-ECU | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,114 |
| ch-ECU U18 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares's chess games?
42 games by Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares, from May 2019 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 Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares has played.
What does Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares play as White?
As White, Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares's FIDE rating?
Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares is currently rated 1,601 in classical chess, 1,603 in rapid and 1,672 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,618 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares played?
Our database contains 42 games by Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares?
42 games by Kevin Joel Nagua Valladares 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.