Prepare against Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares
CM · Peru · World #18,138 classical · FIDE ID 3859096
When preparing against Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 213 games by Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares 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 | 2,074 | 2,169 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,115 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,115 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 90 | 24 | 99 | 42.3% |
| As White | 111 | 55 | 13 | 43 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 35 | 11 | 56 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 67.6% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 29.7% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Linares usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Linares usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Linares usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 57.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Linares usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Linares usually continues b3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Linares usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 97.6% | 41.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 40.8% |
Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares's chess games
All 213 games by Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 90 wins, 24 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Feb 2026 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,530 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Feb 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Feb 2026 | Meri Arabidze | 2,410 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B07 |
| Jan 2026 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 64 | 31.5 | 2,236 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 46 | 20.5 | 2,196 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 11 | 2,235 |
| FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,186 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-South America | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| FIDE World Open U20 Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares's chess games?
213 games by Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares, from Jan 2019 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 Gabriel Rojas Linares has played.
What does Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares play as White?
As White, Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares played?
Our database contains 213 games by Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 24 draws, 99 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares?
213 games by Nicolas Gabriel Rojas Linares 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.