Prepare against Nahuel Sandoval
Argentina · World #77,223 classical · FIDE ID 181900
When preparing against Nahuel Sandoval, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Nahuel Sandoval, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nahuel Sandoval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nahuel Sandoval 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 | 1,798 | 1,806 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,859 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 27.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nahuel Sandoval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nahuel Sandoval's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nahuel Sandoval's chess games
All 33 games by Nahuel Sandoval in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Jose Mauricio Jimenez | 2,217 | Corrientes Open | B22 |
| Mar 2023 | Diego Duran | 1,686 | 2nd Corrientes Open | C06 |
| Mar 2023 | Raul Ricardo Flores | 1,660 | 2nd Corrientes Open | B21 |
| Aug 2022 | Gonzalo Radovitzky Zandegiacomo | 1,504 | Posadas Misionera Open | E05 |
| Dec 2019 | Ian Alderete | 1,473 | ch-ARG sf U2000/1700/1400 | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf U1700 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,277 |
| ch-Resistencia Chaqueno | 2018 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,377 |
| ch-ARG sf U2000/1700/1400 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
| Corrientes Open | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,826 |
| Posadas Misionera Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,537 |
| 2nd Corrientes Open | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,980 |
| Corrientes Verdad y Justicia Cup | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,931 |
| ch-ARG sf Jaque CC U1700 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nahuel Sandoval's chess games?
33 games by Nahuel Sandoval, from Jun 2018 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 Nahuel Sandoval has played.
What does Nahuel Sandoval play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nahuel Sandoval opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nahuel Sandoval answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Nahuel Sandoval play as White?
As White, Nahuel Sandoval's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nahuel Sandoval play as Black?
As Black, Nahuel Sandoval most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Nahuel Sandoval's FIDE rating?
Nahuel Sandoval is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Nahuel Sandoval played?
Our database contains 33 games by Nahuel Sandoval, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nahuel Sandoval?
33 games by Nahuel Sandoval 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.