Prepare against Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante
Spain · World #12,979 classical · FIDE ID 811599
Our database contains 403 games by Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante 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 | 2,128 | 2,281 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,189 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,243 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 197 | 134 | 72 | 48.9% |
| As White | 210 | 118 | 62 | 30 | 56.2% |
| As Black | 193 | 79 | 72 | 42 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 50.5% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 61 | 29.0% | 76.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 13.8% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Escalante usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Escalante usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Escalante usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 76.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Escalante usually continues Nf3 (72.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Escalante usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Escalante usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 53.3% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 27 | 29.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 9.8% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.4% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 66.2% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 29.2% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante's chess games
All 403 games by Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 197 wins, 134 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Lawrence Trent | 2,487 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | E76 |
| Jan 2017 | Alfredo Brito Garcia | 2,344 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1617 | C84 |
| Jun 2010 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,330 | ch-Canarias | B70 |
| Dec 2005 | Mairelys Delgado Crespo | 2,318 | Las Palmas Open | B39 |
| Apr 2008 | Ricardo Garcia Ramon | 2,275 | Las Palmas+ | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 30 | 20 | 2,227 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2018 | 21 | 16 | 2,113 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1314 | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,217 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,351 |
| 4th Vecindario Canarias Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 4th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| Gran Canaria ch | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Cup | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,352 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adrian Cruz Pino (15 games) · Nicanor Camino Carrio (12 games) · Raul Sanchez Quintero (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante's chess games?
403 games by Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante, from Apr 2003 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 Natalicchio Escalante has played.
What does Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante play as White?
As White, Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante played?
Our database contains 403 games by Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 134 draws, 72 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante?
403 games by Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante 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.