Prepare against Noel Contala
SVN · World #115,210 classical · FIDE ID 14671212
Our database contains 32 games by Noel Contala, covering May 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Noel Contala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noel Contala 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 | 1,687 | 1,799 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,861 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,801 | 1,858 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noel Contala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noel Contala's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Contala usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Contala usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Contala usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Contala usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Contala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Contala usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Noel Contala's chess games
All 32 games by Noel Contala in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Paul Kienersberger | 1,660 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | E61 |
| Aug 2026 | Nico Kohlroser | 1,603 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | C53 |
| Jun 2026 | Zeitjian,Sarkis | 1,577 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | D00 |
| Jun 2026 | Davit Dalaloyan | 1,562 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | A84 |
| Jun 2026 | Muhd Aariz Daniel Mohd Shahrul Annuar | 1,531 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,612 |
| 35th ch-SLO | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| 27th chT-SLO U16 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,479 |
| Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Ljubljana Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,414 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noel Contala's chess games?
32 games by Noel Contala, from May 2024 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 Noel Contala has played.
What does Noel Contala play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Noel Contala opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noel Contala answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Noel Contala play as White?
As White, Noel Contala's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noel Contala play as Black?
As Black, Noel Contala most often plays: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Noel Contala's FIDE rating?
Noel Contala is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,801 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (May 2026).
How many games has Noel Contala played?
Our database contains 32 games by Noel Contala, covering May 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noel Contala?
32 games by Noel Contala 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.