Prepare against Nil Iglesias Pau
Spain · World #78,897 classical · FIDE ID 54720303
When preparing against Nil Iglesias Pau, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 43 games by Nil Iglesias Pau, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nil Iglesias Pau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nil Iglesias Pau 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 | 1,793 | 1,944 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,664 | 1,664 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,656 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 37.2% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nil Iglesias Pau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nil Iglesias Pau's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pau usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pau usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Nil Iglesias Pau's chess games
All 43 games by Nil Iglesias Pau in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Elias Barrado Jimenez | 1,801 | XXVI Foment Martinenc Op | A13 |
| Jul 2024 | Rayan Presas Gharbi | 1,747 | ch-ESP U12 | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Raul Burriel Ureta | 1,746 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | B34 |
| Apr 2024 | Jordi Pons Garcia | 1,676 | 24th Foment Martinenc Open C | D38 |
| Jul 2024 | Arturo Martin McMullin | 1,617 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,589 |
| 23rd Foment Martinenc Open C | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,584 |
| 9th Platja d'Aro Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,312 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,151 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,649 |
| XXVI Foment Martinenc Op | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,723 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,593 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nil Iglesias Pau's chess games?
43 games by Nil Iglesias Pau, from Feb 2023 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 Nil Iglesias Pau has played.
What does Nil Iglesias Pau play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nil Iglesias Pau opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nil Iglesias Pau answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nil Iglesias Pau play as White?
As White, Nil Iglesias Pau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nil Iglesias Pau play as Black?
As Black, Nil Iglesias Pau most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nil Iglesias Pau's FIDE rating?
Nil Iglesias Pau is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,664 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nil Iglesias Pau played?
Our database contains 43 games by Nil Iglesias Pau, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nil Iglesias Pau?
43 games by Nil Iglesias Pau 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.