Prepare against Nelson Villanueva
FM · PHL · World #17,691 classical · FIDE ID 5204127
Our database contains 194 games by Nelson Villanueva, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nelson Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson Villanueva 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 | 2,078 | 2,299 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,308 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,290 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 97 | 39 | 58 | 50.0% |
| As White | 97 | 50 | 17 | 30 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 97 | 47 | 22 | 28 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 64.9% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 31 | 32.0% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 69.0% | 60.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 63.4% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 26.8% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Nelson Villanueva's chess games
All 194 games by Nelson Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 97 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Van Huy Nguyen | 2,505 | 4th Penang Open | B31 |
| May 2023 | Oleg Badmatsyrenov | 2,446 | Bangkok Big Rook Open | A61 |
| Jan 2013 | Oliver Dimakiling | 2,427 | Manila PSC Cup | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Simon Lamaze | 2,372 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Oct 2013 | Hamed Nouri | 2,366 | ch-Hong Kong Open | D18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,154 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 2,152 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,210 |
| 2nd Penang Mini Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,220 |
| Asia zt 3.3 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,455 |
| 6th Penang Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,074 |
| 1st Penang Mini Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelson Villanueva's chess games?
194 games by Nelson Villanueva, from Jan 2007 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 Nelson Villanueva has played.
What does Nelson Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Nelson Villanueva opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson Villanueva answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nelson Villanueva play as White?
As White, Nelson Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Nelson Villanueva most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Nelson Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Nelson Villanueva is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Nelson Villanueva played?
Our database contains 194 games by Nelson Villanueva, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 39 draws, 58 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson Villanueva?
194 games by Nelson Villanueva 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.