Prepare against Nicolas Valdes
Colombia · World #94,734 classical · FIDE ID 4432886
When preparing against Nicolas Valdes, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 59 games by Nicolas Valdes, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Valdes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Valdes 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 | 1,745 | 2,095 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,997 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,005 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 17 | 7 | 35 | 28.8% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Valdes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Valdes's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 37.9% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Valdes usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Valdes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Valdes usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Valdes usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Valdes usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Valdes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Valdes's chess games
All 59 games by Nicolas Valdes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Edison Ruge | 2,231 | ch-COL | A08 |
| Oct 2012 | Lina Yomayra Orozco Lopez | 2,157 | 3rd Latin Cup A | B43 |
| Oct 2012 | Pedro Andres Avila | 2,145 | 3rd Latin Cup A | B21 |
| Oct 2012 | Alvaro Puentes | 2,094 | 3rd Latin Cup A | D10 |
| Dec 2014 | Natalia Andrea Santos Morales | 2,069 | Bogota Navidad Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2016 | 12 | 3 | 1,790 |
| ch-COL | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,792 |
| 3rd Latin Cup A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 28th Feria de las Flores | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,479 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,517 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| Abel Cardona Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Valdes's chess games?
59 games by Nicolas Valdes, from Nov 2012 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 Valdes has played.
What does Nicolas Valdes play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Nicolas Valdes opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Valdes answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...Nc6 (33% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Valdes play as White?
As White, Nicolas Valdes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Valdes play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Valdes most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Nicolas Valdes's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Valdes is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Nicolas Valdes played?
Our database contains 59 games by Nicolas Valdes, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 35 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Valdes?
59 games by Nicolas Valdes 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.