Prepare against Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel
Colombia · World #19,621 classical · FIDE ID 4430468
When preparing against Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 52.4% over 42 games.
Our database contains 479 games by Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel 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 | 2,061 | 2,083 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,150 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,237 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 479 | 279 | 56 | 142 | 58.2% |
| As White | 244 | 144 | 28 | 70 | 59.0% |
| As Black | 235 | 135 | 28 | 72 | 57.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 74.2% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 63 | 25.8% | 43.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Angel usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Angel usually continues c4 (79.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Angel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 43.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Angel usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Angel usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Angel usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 57.9% | 69.1% |
| e5 | 49 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 48.5% | 73.4% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel's chess games
All 479 games by Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 279 wins, 56 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 22/5/2 | 75.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 10/1/7 | 52.6% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 42 | 22/7/13 | 52.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 14/0/4 | 77.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A48 | London System | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,441 | chT-COL Rapid | E34 |
| Nov 2022 | Henry Panesso Rivera | 2,405 | chT-COL Rapid | A37 |
| Oct 2021 | Carlos A. Juarez Flores | 2,374 | Ibague Open | D32 |
| Sep 2022 | Miguel Angel Soto Gonzalez | 2,352 | ch-COL U26 | D85 |
| Aug 2021 | Sebastian Marin Posada | 2,340 | 28th Feria de las Flores | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 1,983 |
| ch-COL U16 | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 1,901 |
| ch-COL U12 | 2015 | 16 | 7 | 1,698 |
| ch-COL Superate A | 2016 | 15 | 11 | 1,883 |
| chT-COL | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,068 |
| ch-COL Intercollegiate Blitz U18 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,819 |
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,851 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oscar Miguel Murillo Loreo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel's chess games?
479 games by Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel, from Sep 2013 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 Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel has played.
What does Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel play as White?
As White, Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 75.9% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel play as Black?
As Black, Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel's FIDE rating?
Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel played?
Our database contains 479 games by Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 56 draws, 142 losses (58.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel?
479 games by Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel 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.