Prepare against Nicolas De La Colina
United States · World #7,722 classical · FIDE ID 30946921
Our database contains 413 games by Nicolas De La Colina, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas De La Colina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas De La Colina 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 | 2,211 | 2,245 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,027 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,140 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 413 | 158 | 87 | 168 | 38.3% |
| As White | 212 | 91 | 46 | 75 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 201 | 67 | 41 | 93 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas De La Colina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas De La Colina's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 82.1% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 10.8% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 6.1% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Colina usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Colina usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Colina usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Colina usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Colina usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Colina usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 96.3% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 70.0% | 44.0% |
| f5 | 13 | 21.7% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
Nicolas De La Colina's chess games
All 413 games by Nicolas De La Colina in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Aug 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: 158 wins, 87 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 54 | 21/2/31 | 38.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | C09 |
| Apr 2023 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,630 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Nov 2023 | Pranesh M | 2,519 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| Jun 2022 | Yi Xu | 2,507 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Jul 2022 | Roberto Carlos Gomez Ledo | 2,469 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 249 | 124.5 | 2,260 |
| 14th Philadelphia int Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| 33rd North American Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 17th Philadelphia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| 15th Foxwoods Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| 50th World Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas De La Colina's chess games?
413 games by Nicolas De La Colina, from Dec 2018 to Aug 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 Nicolas De La Colina has played.
What does Nicolas De La Colina play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Nicolas De La Colina opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas De La Colina answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nicolas De La Colina play as White?
As White, Nicolas De La Colina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas De La Colina play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas De La Colina most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Nicolas De La Colina's FIDE rating?
Nicolas De La Colina is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (May 2023).
How many games has Nicolas De La Colina played?
Our database contains 413 games by Nicolas De La Colina, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 87 draws, 168 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas De La Colina?
413 games by Nicolas De La Colina 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.