Prepare against Nicolas Lima Abadal
URY · World #83,000 classical · FIDE ID 3008045
When preparing against Nicolas Lima Abadal, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 80 games by Nicolas Lima Abadal, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Lima Abadal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Lima Abadal 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 | 1,780 | 1,783 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,815 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,733 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 21 | 15 | 44 | 26.3% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Lima Abadal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Lima Abadal's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 95.3% | 39.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Abadal usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Abadal usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Abadal usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Abadal usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Nicolas Lima Abadal's chess games
All 80 games by Nicolas Lima Abadal in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Sergio Martinez Tagliafico | 1,978 | chTA-URU | B00 |
| Sep 2017 | Gian Franco Dotta | 1,916 | Wch U18 | E61 |
| Feb 2019 | Santiago Bertucci | 1,909 | 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | B13 |
| Jul 2018 | Mauro Barboza | 1,858 | chT-URU B | B86 |
| Feb 2017 | Andres De la Torre | 1,692 | ch-URU sf | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2020 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,666 |
| Las Canas Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,603 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,616 |
| chTA-URU | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,607 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,622 |
| chT3-URU | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Lima Abadal's chess games?
80 games by Nicolas Lima Abadal, from Mar 2017 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 Nicolas Lima Abadal has played.
What does Nicolas Lima Abadal play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Nicolas Lima Abadal opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Lima Abadal answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Lima Abadal play as White?
As White, Nicolas Lima Abadal's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Lima Abadal play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Lima Abadal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Nicolas Lima Abadal's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Lima Abadal is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Nicolas Lima Abadal played?
Our database contains 80 games by Nicolas Lima Abadal, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 44 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Lima Abadal?
80 games by Nicolas Lima Abadal 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.