Prepare against Nicolas Matias Curatolo
Argentina · World #30,189 classical · FIDE ID 186562
When preparing against Nicolas Matias Curatolo, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo, covering Sep 2018 to Oct 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 | 1,985 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,794 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,906 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 25.7% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 312 rated games against 246 different opponents, across 51 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 227 | 95 | 49 | 83 | 41.9% | 1,792 | 1,800 | 7 |
| Rapid | 44 | 19 | 4 | 21 | 43.2% | 1,664 | 1,645 | 7 |
| Blitz | 41 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 65.9% | 1,804 | 1,893 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 151 | 28 | 36 | 87 | 18.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 115 | 85 | 13 | 17 | 73.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 46 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78 | 43 | 9 | 26 | 1,889 | 1,951 |
| 2025 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 1,793 | 1,886 |
| 2024 | 45 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 1,790 | 1,856 |
| 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1,691 | 1,691 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1,980 | 1,866 |
| 2021 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 1,755 | 1,621 |
| 2020 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1,726 | 1,672 |
| 2019 | 50 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 1,793 | 1,757 |
| 2018 | 45 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 1,547 | 1,537 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Matias Curatolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Matias Curatolo's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Curatolo usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% 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)
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 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Matias Curatolo's chess games
All 35 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 19 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% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 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% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 | Javier Ortega Morales | 1,881 | 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | B01 |
| Oct 2026 | Maximiliano Pucheta | 1,665 | ?XXXIII Abierto Internacional PRO AM - Copa Clarin - 17 al 25 de Octubre? | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Perseo Tobias Duarte Fernandez | 1,489 | 🏆 III ABIERTO INTERNACIONAL MASTERS CIUDAD DE TIGRE - | A48 |
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 | 5 | 3 | 1,961 |
| ?XXXIII Abierto Internacional PRO AM - Copa Clarin - 17 al 25 de Octubre? | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,888 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,145 |
| III Abierto Internacional Masters Ciudad de Tigre | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,946 |
| 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?
35 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo, from Sep 2018 to Oct 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 16 games with White in our database, Nicolas Matias Curatolo opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% 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 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% 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 16 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 19 games.
What is Nicolas Matias Curatolo's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Matias Curatolo is currently rated 1,985 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 35 games by Nicolas Matias Curatolo, covering Sep 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Matias Curatolo?
35 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.