Prepare against Nicolas Leiva Raya
Spain · World #26,588 classical · FIDE ID 54766184
When preparing against Nicolas Leiva Raya, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 46 games by Nicolas Leiva Raya, covering May 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Leiva Raya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Leiva Raya 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 | 2,008 | 2,086 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,037 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,071 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Leiva Raya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Leiva Raya's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Raya usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Raya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Raya usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Raya usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Raya usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Leiva Raya's chess games
All 46 games by Nicolas Leiva Raya in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Daniel Gomez Falagan | 2,254 | 51st La Roda Open | D00 |
| May 2026 | Joel Tenorio Garcia | 2,198 | Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | C23 |
| Apr 2025 | Saul Perez Travieso | 2,111 | 51st La Roda Open | A14 |
| May 2026 | Adhara Rodriguez Redondo | 2,079 | Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | B00 |
| May 2026 | Pablo Luis Aguado Doncel | 2,059 | Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | E47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,768 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,654 |
| Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,130 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-ESP U16 rapid | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,634 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,921 |
| 52nd La Roda Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,991 |
| XII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Ciudad de Albacete | U2400 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Leiva Raya's chess games?
46 games by Nicolas Leiva Raya, from May 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 Leiva Raya has played.
What does Nicolas Leiva Raya play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Nicolas Leiva Raya opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Leiva Raya answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...a6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Leiva Raya play as White?
As White, Nicolas Leiva Raya's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Leiva Raya play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Leiva Raya most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nicolas Leiva Raya's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Leiva Raya is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Leiva Raya played?
Our database contains 46 games by Nicolas Leiva Raya, covering May 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Leiva Raya?
46 games by Nicolas Leiva Raya 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.