Prepare against Nicolas Duran Cardoso
Colombia · World #59,825 classical · FIDE ID 144400705
When preparing against Nicolas Duran Cardoso, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 58 games by Nicolas Duran Cardoso, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Duran Cardoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Duran Cardoso 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 | 1,857 | 1,857 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,809 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 24 | 11 | 20 | 41.4% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Duran Cardoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Duran Cardoso's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 63.0% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 37.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Duran Cardoso's chess games
All 58 games by Nicolas Duran Cardoso in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Ruben Culma | 2,044 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | A06 |
| May 2026 | Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos | 1,985 | ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Rapido Absoluto Mayo 2026 | Masculino | D77 |
| May 2024 | Mateo Herrera Jimenez | 1,943 | 18th American Continental | D00 |
| May 2024 | Julio Esdeulin Ventura Rosario | 1,942 | 18th American Continental Blitz | D00 |
| May 2026 | Brayan Rafael Vega Rosas | 1,892 | ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Rapido Absoluto Mayo 2026 | Masculino | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,839 |
| Juegos Universitarios Distritales ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Blitz Sept2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| Juegos Universitarios Distritales ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Clasico Sept 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,985 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,029 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,889 |
| ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Rapido Absoluto Mayo 2026 | Masculino | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Juegos Universitarios ASCUN Bogota 2026 | Clásico Masculino | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Duran Cardoso's chess games?
58 games by Nicolas Duran Cardoso, from Nov 2021 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 Nicolas Duran Cardoso has played.
What does Nicolas Duran Cardoso play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Nicolas Duran Cardoso opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Duran Cardoso answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Duran Cardoso play as White?
As White, Nicolas Duran Cardoso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Duran Cardoso play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Duran Cardoso most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Nicolas Duran Cardoso's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Duran Cardoso is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Duran Cardoso played?
Our database contains 58 games by Nicolas Duran Cardoso, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Duran Cardoso?
58 games by Nicolas Duran Cardoso 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.