Prepare against Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar
GTM · World #55,317 classical · FIDE ID 7304544
When preparing against Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar, covering Feb 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar 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 | 1,874 | 1,874 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,681 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 42.1% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 35.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 292 rated games against 232 different opponents, across 43 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 260 | 123 | 27 | 110 | 47.3% | 1,649 | 1,603 | 8 |
| Blitz | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 65.2% | 1,551 | 1,657 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 119 | 29 | 12 | 78 | 24.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 98 | 62 | 14 | 22 | 63.3% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 41 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1,797 | 1,877 |
| 2025 | 41 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 1,739 | 1,789 |
| 2024 | 43 | 22 | 2 | 19 | 1,675 | 1,696 |
| 2023 | 54 | 26 | 7 | 21 | 1,668 | 1,611 |
| 2022 | 37 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 1,731 | 1,603 |
| 2021 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 1,416 | 1,461 |
| 2020 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1,547 | 1,319 |
| 2019 | 47 | 26 | 5 | 16 | 1,488 | 1,463 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,480 | 1,080 |
Where Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar has played
Guatemala (24) · Honduras (6) · El Salvador (4) · Costa Rica (2) · Mexico (2) · Puerto Rico (2) · Brazil (1) · Colombia (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar's chess games
All 38 games by Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Nov 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, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Kyle Couchman | 2,004 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-18 Abs | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Avian Pride | 1,820 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-18 Abs | B14 |
| Dec 2025 | Moises Martinez Rodriguez | 1,704 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-18 Abs | B01 |
| Dec 2025 | Amir Ayubi | 1,581 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-18 Abs | B50 |
| Dec 2025 | Nathan Griffith | 1,495 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-18 Abs | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Caribbean U14 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,322 |
| 31st ch-Pan American Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,327 |
| XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-18 Abs | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,815 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 America Qualifier | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,330 |
| ch-Pan American School U11 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,171 |
| 3rd Caissa Guatemala Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar's chess games?
38 games by Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar, from Feb 2019 to Nov 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 Alejandro Lopez Escobar has played.
What does Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar play as White?
As White, Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar's FIDE rating?
Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar played?
Our database contains 38 games by Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar, covering Feb 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar?
38 games by Daniel Alejandro Lopez Escobar 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.