Prepare against Nicolas Matias Curatolo
Argentina · World #30,466 classical · FIDE ID 186562
When preparing against Nicolas Matias Curatolo, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Matias Curatolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Matias Curatolo 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 | 1,983 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,794 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,906 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 23.3% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Matias Curatolo's chess games
All 30 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Raul Adrian Habiaga | 1,972 | 73rd Villa Ballester Open | B41 |
| Jan 2024 | German Cisneros | 1,915 | 73rd Villa Ballester Open | B99 |
| Sep 2026 | Perseo Tobias Duarte Fernandez | 1,489 | 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | A48 |
| Sep 2026 | Juan Jose Munne | 1,444 | 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | A00 |
| Oct 2020 | Ixel Castro Richard | 1,216 | FISU World University | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISU World University | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,848 |
| 26th Buenos Aires ProAm Open | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,738 |
| 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,881 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,145 |
| IV Masters Ciudad de Buenos Aires | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Matias Curatolo's chess games?
30 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo, from Sep 2018 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 Matias Curatolo has played.
What does Nicolas Matias Curatolo play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Nicolas Matias Curatolo opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Matias Curatolo answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Matias Curatolo play as White?
As White, Nicolas Matias Curatolo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Matias Curatolo play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Matias Curatolo most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nicolas Matias Curatolo's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Matias Curatolo is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Matias Curatolo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Matias Curatolo?
30 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo 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.