Prepare against Nicolas Soto
URY · World #23,911 classical · FIDE ID 3001245
Our database contains 247 games by Nicolas Soto, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Soto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Soto 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 | 2,026 | 2,056 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,000 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,010 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 98 | 65 | 84 | 39.7% |
| As White | 128 | 62 | 32 | 34 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 119 | 36 | 33 | 50 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Soto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Soto's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 99.2% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Soto usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Soto usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 76.1% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 66.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Soto's chess games
All 247 games by Nicolas Soto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 98 wins, 65 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Daniel Contin | 2,267 | 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A29 |
| Feb 2026 | Manuel Larrea | 2,233 | 9th Montevideo Open | C15 |
| Aug 2012 | Gustavo Gaye | 2,191 | 10th Montevideo Nau64 | B78 |
| Apr 2025 | Nicolas Kulik | 2,170 | 94th ch-URU | C18 |
| Oct 2017 | Alvaro Guerrero | 2,138 | Montevideo La Proa Open 1st | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 46 | 27 | 2,004 |
| chTA-URU | 2018 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,075 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-URU 94th | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 1,982 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
| 94th ch-URU | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Soto's chess games?
247 games by Nicolas Soto, from Jul 2006 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 Soto has played.
What does Nicolas Soto play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Nicolas Soto opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Soto answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Soto play as White?
As White, Nicolas Soto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Soto play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Soto most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Nicolas Soto's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Soto is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Nicolas Soto played?
Our database contains 247 games by Nicolas Soto, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 65 draws, 84 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Soto?
247 games by Nicolas Soto 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.