Prepare against Daniel Apostol Gonzalez
Colombia · World #149,024 classical · FIDE ID 144414366
When preparing against Daniel Apostol Gonzalez, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Daniel Apostol Gonzalez, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Apostol Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Apostol Gonzalez 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 | 1,597 | 1,610 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,756 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,581 | 1,663 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 23.3% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Apostol Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Apostol Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Daniel Apostol Gonzalez's chess games
All 43 games by Daniel Apostol Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Briggith Posada Torres | 1,834 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | Christian Z. Rivera Valentin | 1,829 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | E61 |
| Aug 2024 | Emilie Comas Bermeo | 1,762 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | D37 |
| Jun 2024 | Olga Maria Zapata | 1,729 | 18th American Continental Rapid | D12 |
| Aug 2024 | Mauricio Munoz | 1,711 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,689 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,682 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,431 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,599 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,399 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,533 |
| 17th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Apostol Gonzalez's chess games?
43 games by Daniel Apostol Gonzalez, from Dec 2022 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 Apostol Gonzalez has played.
What does Daniel Apostol Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Daniel Apostol Gonzalez opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Apostol Gonzalez answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Apostol Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Daniel Apostol Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Apostol Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Apostol Gonzalez most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Apostol Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Apostol Gonzalez is currently rated 1,597 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,581 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,610 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Daniel Apostol Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 43 games by Daniel Apostol Gonzalez, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Apostol Gonzalez?
43 games by Daniel Apostol Gonzalez 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.