Prepare against Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen
Dominican Republic · World #50,312 classical · FIDE ID 6401015
When preparing against Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 121 games by Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen 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 | 1,892 | 2,133 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,888 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,061 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 49 | 17 | 55 | 40.5% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 6 | 27 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 24 | 11 | 28 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 82.8% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Stephen usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Stephen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Stephen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stephen usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Stephen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Stephen usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 58.5% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen's chess games
All 121 games by Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 49 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Jose Altagracia Rodriguez Nunez | 2,252 | 6th Santo Domingo Duarte Memorial | B12 |
| Oct 2016 | Alexander Villafuerte | 2,204 | Santo Domingo Autumn Open | A48 |
| Nov 2016 | Teofilo Mesa | 2,121 | Santo Domingo Inmortales Open | B13 |
| Mar 2017 | Ruddy Antonio Mendez | 2,118 | Santo Domingo Independencia Open | A56 |
| Nov 2006 | Jose Coplin | 2,117 | Santo Domingo Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo Open | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Santo Domingo Independencia Open | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-DOM | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| Santo Domingo Autumn Open | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,113 |
| Santo Domingo De La Madre Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,793 |
| Santo Domingo La Raza Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 2nd Santo Domingo Open U2100 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| 6th Santo Domingo Duarte Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,913 |
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Where can I find Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen's chess games?
121 games by Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen, from Apr 2004 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 Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen has played.
What does Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen play as White?
As White, Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen's FIDE rating?
Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen played?
Our database contains 121 games by Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen?
121 games by Daniel Alberto Steel Stephen 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.