Prepare against Miguel Angel Nina
FM · Peru · World #8,264 classical · FIDE ID 3800334
Our database contains 183 games by Miguel Angel Nina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Nina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Nina 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 | 2,200 | 2,348 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,215 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 79 | 34 | 70 | 43.2% |
| As White | 93 | 45 | 16 | 32 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 90 | 34 | 18 | 38 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Nina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Nina's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 50.5% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 32 | 34.4% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.7% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 5.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nina usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nina usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Nina usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nina usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 52.3% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 14 | 31.8% | 67.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.4% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 48.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 45.7% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Nina's chess games
All 183 games by Miguel Angel Nina 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: 79 wins, 34 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,531 | 54th Villa Martelli ITT | C02 |
| Jan 1996 | Mario Belli | 2,430 | ch-PER 44th | C13 |
| Oct 2002 | Georgui Castaneda | 2,425 | ch-PER | C06 |
| Jan 1996 | Carlomagno Oblitas Guerrero | 2,420 | ch-PER 44th | E67 |
| Oct 2002 | Jorge Soto Vega | 2,412 | ch-PER | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PER | 2002 | 26 | 11 | 2,261 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,242 |
| 54th Villa Martelli ITT | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,350 |
| ch-PER 44th | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,086 |
| PER-sf | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-PER sf 48th | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,213 |
| Nestor Roldan Memorial U18 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Nina's chess games?
183 games by Miguel Angel Nina, 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 Miguel Angel Nina has played.
What does Miguel Angel Nina play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Nina opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Nina answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Nina play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Nina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Nina play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Nina most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Miguel Angel Nina's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Nina is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Miguel Angel Nina played?
Our database contains 183 games by Miguel Angel Nina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 34 draws, 70 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Nina?
183 games by Miguel Angel Nina 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.