Prepare against Nilson Cardenas Carbajal
CM · HND · World #22,513 classical · FIDE ID 8401128
When preparing against Nilson Cardenas Carbajal, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 289 games by Nilson Cardenas Carbajal, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nilson Cardenas Carbajal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nilson Cardenas Carbajal 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 | 2,037 | 2,126 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,074 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,976 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 93 | 40 | 156 | 32.2% |
| As White | 139 | 48 | 19 | 72 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 150 | 45 | 21 | 84 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nilson Cardenas Carbajal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nilson Cardenas Carbajal's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 97.8% | 39.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Carbajal usually continues d4 (46.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Carbajal usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Carbajal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Carbajal usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 54.7% | 34.0% |
| c5 | 35 | 40.7% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 83.8% | 25.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Nilson Cardenas Carbajal's chess games
All 289 games by Nilson Cardenas Carbajal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Sep 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: 93 wins, 40 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 38 | 15/5/18 | 39.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,738 | BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Survival | ? |
| Jul 2023 | Kayden Troff | 2,483 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Jul 2024 | Gara Baladjaev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Diego Adla | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Nov 2023 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,381 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 178 | 60.5 | 2,006 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| San Salvador zt 2.3 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,914 |
| ch-HON sf1 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nilson Cardenas Carbajal's chess games?
289 games by Nilson Cardenas Carbajal, from Jul 2013 to Sep 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 Nilson Cardenas Carbajal has played.
What does Nilson Cardenas Carbajal play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Nilson Cardenas Carbajal opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nilson Cardenas Carbajal answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Nilson Cardenas Carbajal play as White?
As White, Nilson Cardenas Carbajal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nilson Cardenas Carbajal play as Black?
As Black, Nilson Cardenas Carbajal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Nilson Cardenas Carbajal's FIDE rating?
Nilson Cardenas Carbajal is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Nilson Cardenas Carbajal played?
Our database contains 289 games by Nilson Cardenas Carbajal, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 40 draws, 156 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nilson Cardenas Carbajal?
289 games by Nilson Cardenas Carbajal 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.