Prepare against Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas
NIC · World #105,018 classical · FIDE ID 6101690
When preparing against Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 90 games by Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas 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 | 1,715 | 1,743 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,654 | 1,716 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,604 | 1,678 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 27 | 16 | 46 | 30.0% |
| As White | 43 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 93.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rivas usually continues d3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rivas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 35.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas's chess games
All 90 games by Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Amor Simplina | 2,058 | 4th Managua Bayardo Muniz Memorial | D85 |
| Jun 2019 | Donaldo Mejia | 1,913 | 19th Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | A15 |
| Dec 2021 | Antonio Jose Garcia Martinez | 1,870 | Managua Hurtado Mem Open | A45 |
| Dec 2021 | Juancarlos Espinoza Roman | 1,787 | Managua Hurtado Mem Open | C00 |
| Dec 2017 | William Sandoval Gutierrez | 1,777 | 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 1,724 |
| 4th Managua Bayardo Muniz Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,627 |
| 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,555 |
| chT-NCA fase1 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| 18th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| 2nd Managua Muniz Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,653 |
| Managua Hurtado Mem Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas's chess games?
90 games by Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas, from Jan 2018 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 Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas has played.
What does Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas play as White?
As White, Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas play as Black?
As Black, Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas's FIDE rating?
Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess, 1,654 in rapid and 1,604 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,743 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas played?
Our database contains 90 games by Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 46 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas?
90 games by Norlan Miguel Gaitan Rivas 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.