Nicolas Kulik vs Julian Estrada Nieto
Nicolas Kulik (2067) · IM Julian Estrada Nieto (2156)
Nicolas Kulik and Julian Estrada Nieto have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2025 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Kulik leads 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kulik | Draws | Nieto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulik with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Nieto with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kulik | Draws | Nieto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kulik | Draws | Nieto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Nicolas Kulik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Nicolas Kulik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 24th Sep 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Nicolas Kulik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Nicolas Kulik | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nicolas Kulik and Julian Estrada Nieto?
In 11 recorded games, Nicolas Kulik has 5 wins, Julian Estrada Nieto has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nicolas Kulik and Julian Estrada Nieto played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2025 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Nicolas Kulik and Julian Estrada Nieto play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.