Prepare against Rafael Outomuro Nieves
Spain · World #54,407 classical · FIDE ID 2227193
When preparing against Rafael Outomuro Nieves, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Rafael Outomuro Nieves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Outomuro Nieves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Outomuro Nieves 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 | 1,876 | 2,132 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 39.7% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Outomuro Nieves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Outomuro Nieves's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nieves usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Nieves usually continues exd5 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nieves usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Rafael Outomuro Nieves's chess games
All 68 games by Rafael Outomuro Nieves in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 22 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Jose Pinheiro | 2,371 | 11th Burgas Open | B74 |
| Jan 2001 | Jose Castro Luaces | 2,115 | 10th Burgas Open | B92 |
| Jul 2007 | Andrei-Viorel Bratu | 2,072 | 16th Burgas Open | B85 |
| Jan 1999 | Enrique Ubeira Martinez | 2,022 | 8th Burgas Open | C55 |
| Jul 2003 | Joaquin Antonio Bello Filgueira | 1,988 | 12th Burgas Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Burgas Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,263 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 9th Orense Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 8th Burgas Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,340 |
| 18th Burgas Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,056 |
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 16th Burgas Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Outomuro Nieves's chess games?
68 games by Rafael Outomuro Nieves, from Apr 2003 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 Rafael Outomuro Nieves has played.
What does Rafael Outomuro Nieves play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Rafael Outomuro Nieves opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Outomuro Nieves answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Outomuro Nieves play as White?
As White, Rafael Outomuro Nieves's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Outomuro Nieves play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Outomuro Nieves most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Rafael Outomuro Nieves's FIDE rating?
Rafael Outomuro Nieves is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rafael Outomuro Nieves played?
Our database contains 68 games by Rafael Outomuro Nieves, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 22 draws, 19 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Outomuro Nieves?
68 games by Rafael Outomuro Nieves 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.