Prepare against Nilo Moncal
Canada · World #32,254 classical · FIDE ID 2616025
When preparing against Nilo Moncal, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 69 games by Nilo Moncal, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nilo Moncal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nilo Moncal 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 | 1,973 | 2,122 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,033 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,001 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 42 | 11 | 16 | 60.9% |
| As White | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 69.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nilo Moncal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nilo Moncal's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 90.9% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Moncal usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Moncal usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Moncal usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Moncal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 94.1% | 78.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Nilo Moncal's chess games
All 69 games by Nilo Moncal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 42 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jeff Babb | 2,218 | Winnipeg TNT May Open | C80 |
| Oct 2012 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,087 | Winnipeg Boxer Memorial | C95 |
| May 2011 | Anthony Boron | 2,085 | Winnipeg Boxer Memorial | B45 |
| Feb 2012 | Les Mundwiler | 2,073 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | B14 |
| May 2011 | Bruce Reimer | 2,056 | Winnipeg Boxer Memorial | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2012 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,079 |
| Winnipeg Boxer Memorial | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Winnipeg MCA Champions | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 9th Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2012 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2012 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nilo Moncal's chess games?
69 games by Nilo Moncal, from Oct 2014 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 Nilo Moncal has played.
What does Nilo Moncal play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nilo Moncal opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nilo Moncal answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Nilo Moncal play as White?
As White, Nilo Moncal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nilo Moncal play as Black?
As Black, Nilo Moncal most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Nilo Moncal's FIDE rating?
Nilo Moncal is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Nilo Moncal played?
Our database contains 69 games by Nilo Moncal, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (60.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nilo Moncal?
69 games by Nilo Moncal 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.