Prepare against Daniel Arias
FM · SLV · World #6,888 classical · FIDE ID 6700640
Our database contains 134 games by Daniel Arias, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Arias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Arias 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 | 2,227 | 2,311 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,203 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,212 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 60 | 28 | 46 | 44.8% |
| As White | 67 | 32 | 13 | 22 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 28 | 15 | 24 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Arias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Arias's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 96.7% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Arias usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arias usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Daniel Arias's chess games
All 134 games by Daniel Arias in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 60 wins, 28 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Max Illingworth | 2,439 | Olympiad-41 | E74 |
| Sep 2018 | Gerard Ayats Llobera | 2,418 | 11th Sabadell Open | B53 |
| Apr 2014 | Hector Leyva | 2,351 | Managua Sub zt 2.3 | B90 |
| Sep 2018 | Alan Tate | 2,345 | Olympiad-43 | A05 |
| Jul 2015 | Winston Darwin Cu Hor | 2,315 | chT-Central America | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,093 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,276 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| 24th ch-Pan American U16 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,208 |
| BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,180 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| San Salvador zt 2.3 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Arias's chess games?
134 games by Daniel Arias, from Mar 2010 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 Daniel Arias has played.
What does Daniel Arias play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Daniel Arias opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Arias answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Arias play as White?
As White, Daniel Arias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Arias play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Arias most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Daniel Arias's FIDE rating?
Daniel Arias is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Daniel Arias played?
Our database contains 134 games by Daniel Arias, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 28 draws, 46 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Arias?
134 games by Daniel Arias 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.