Prepare against Nicolas Lopez Azambuja
FM · URY · World #4,726 classical · FIDE ID 3003809
Our database contains 475 games by Nicolas Lopez Azambuja, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Lopez Azambuja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Lopez Azambuja 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 | 2,281 | 2,337 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,280 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,325 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 475 | 204 | 166 | 105 | 42.9% |
| As White | 235 | 114 | 72 | 49 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 240 | 90 | 94 | 56 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Lopez Azambuja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Lopez Azambuja's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 88.1% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 19 | 8.1% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Azambuja usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Azambuja usually continues c4 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Azambuja usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Azambuja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Azambuja usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Azambuja usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 70 | 76.1% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 8.7% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 90.8% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Lopez Azambuja's chess games
All 475 games by Nicolas Lopez Azambuja in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 204 wins, 166 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 15/5/3 | 65.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,504 | ch-URU 80th | A87 |
| Feb 2022 | Ivan Morovic Fernandez | 2,498 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | C02 |
| Aug 2021 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,474 | ch-URU 91st | D36 |
| Aug 2021 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,429 | ch-URU 91st | D24 |
| Sep 2016 | Fernando Valenzuela Gomez | 2,387 | chTA-URU | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2022 | 75 | 52 | 2,244 |
| ch-URU | 2018 | 60 | 38 | 2,329 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,332 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,336 |
| chTA-URU | 2018 | 15 | 10 | 2,344 |
| 1st Montevideo George Williams | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-URU 83rd | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-URU 93rd | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Claudio Coppola (22 games) · Diego Carbone (21 games) · Bernardo Roselli Mailhe (18 games) · Rafael Muniz (13 games) · Manuel Larrea (13 games) · Sebastian Granara Barreto (12 games) · Alejandro Hoffman (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Lopez Azambuja's chess games?
475 games by Nicolas Lopez Azambuja, from Jul 2009 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 Lopez Azambuja has played.
What does Nicolas Lopez Azambuja play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Nicolas Lopez Azambuja opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Lopez Azambuja answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Lopez Azambuja play as White?
As White, Nicolas Lopez Azambuja's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 65.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Lopez Azambuja play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Lopez Azambuja most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Nicolas Lopez Azambuja's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Lopez Azambuja is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Nicolas Lopez Azambuja played?
Our database contains 475 games by Nicolas Lopez Azambuja, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 166 draws, 105 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Lopez Azambuja?
475 games by Nicolas Lopez Azambuja 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.