Prepare against Rolando Nolte
IM · PHL · World #6,215 classical · FIDE ID 5200636
Our database contains 686 games by Rolando Nolte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rolando Nolte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolando Nolte 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 | 2,242 | 2,522 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,456 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,441 | 2,475 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 686 | 243 | 289 | 154 | 35.4% |
| As White | 343 | 127 | 149 | 67 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 343 | 116 | 140 | 87 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolando Nolte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolando Nolte's side.
First moves as White (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 296 | 86.3% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 6.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 5.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nolte usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nolte usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nolte usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Nolte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Nolte usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nolte usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 144 | 92.3% | 59.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 87.9% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 9.1% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Rolando Nolte's chess games
All 686 games by Rolando Nolte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 243 wins, 289 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 42 | 16/19/7 | 38.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 37/18/23 | 47.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 0/13/7 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/9/0 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Anton Korobov | 2,702 | 5th Kolkata Open | E80 |
| Nov 2015 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,617 | Olongapo City Open | B82 |
| Mar 2008 | Smbat Lputian | 2,616 | 3rd Kolkata Open | C04 |
| Aug 2010 | Anton Filippov | 2,609 | Manila Campomanes Memorial Open | B92 |
| Nov 2024 | Suri Vaibhav | 2,586 | Singapore International Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2011 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,497 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,398 |
| Visakhapatnam Open | 2012 | 16 | 11 | 2,486 |
| Greenhills Open | 1997 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,410 |
| Tagaytay City zt 3.3 | 2017 | 15 | 8 | 2,405 |
| ch-PHI 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 4 | 2,153 |
| Manila Open | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| NCFP Selection Men | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,199 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rogelio Jr Antonio (10 games)
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Where can I find Rolando Nolte's chess games?
686 games by Rolando Nolte, from Apr 2003 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 Rolando Nolte has played.
What does Rolando Nolte play on the first move as White?
Across 343 games with White in our database, Rolando Nolte opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolando Nolte answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rolando Nolte play as White?
As White, Rolando Nolte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 343 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolando Nolte play as Black?
As Black, Rolando Nolte most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (78 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Rolando Nolte's FIDE rating?
Rolando Nolte is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,441 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Rolando Nolte played?
Our database contains 686 games by Rolando Nolte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 289 draws, 154 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolando Nolte?
686 games by Rolando Nolte 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.