Prepare against Dani Halegua
France · World #8,460 classical · FIDE ID 36092398
When preparing against Dani Halegua, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 42 games by Dani Halegua, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dani Halegua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dani Halegua 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 | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,219 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,105 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 38.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dani Halegua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dani Halegua's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Halegua usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Halegua usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Halegua usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Halegua usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Halegua usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Dani Halegua's chess games
All 42 games by Dani Halegua in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Amory Antao | 2,039 | Condom Open 19th | C00 |
| Jul 2022 | Julien Bedue | 2,028 | Condom Open 19th | D10 |
| Jan 2021 | Antonio Lobo | 1,799 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | D03 |
| Jan 2021 | Robert Jober | 1,783 | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | C01 |
| Aug 2016 | Kirian Vicente Bessen | 1,766 | 18th Sants Hostafrancs Open C | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,024 |
| Condom Open 19th | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,080 |
| Castelnaudary C | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,797 |
| 4th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,122 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,954 |
| 18th Sants Hostafrancs Open C | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| 40th Avoine Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-Paris Universities | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dani Halegua's chess games?
42 games by Dani Halegua, from May 2015 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 Dani Halegua has played.
What does Dani Halegua play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dani Halegua opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dani Halegua answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Dani Halegua play as White?
As White, Dani Halegua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dani Halegua play as Black?
As Black, Dani Halegua most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Dani Halegua's FIDE rating?
Dani Halegua is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dani Halegua played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dani Halegua, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dani Halegua?
42 games by Dani Halegua 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.