Prepare against Daniel Ballesteros Galvez
Spain · World #28,030 classical · FIDE ID 22205004
Our database contains 65 games by Daniel Ballesteros Galvez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Ballesteros Galvez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Ballesteros Galvez 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 | 1,998 | 2,021 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 15 | 28 | 33.8% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Galvez usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Galvez usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Galvez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
Daniel Ballesteros Galvez's chess games
All 65 games by Daniel Ballesteros Galvez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,126 | Mondariz Open 8th | C01 |
| Apr 2011 | Carlos Feijoo Novoa | 2,089 | Mondariz Open 8th | C48 |
| Apr 2011 | Albert Olivera Gutierrez | 2,073 | Mondariz Open 8th | B06 |
| Feb 2014 | Alberto Tirado Parra | 1,939 | ch-Madrid | C48 |
| May 2021 | Pablo Barragan Arriaza | 1,924 | chT-Madrid | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,917 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| 9th Mondariz Open U2300 | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,796 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| Mondariz Open 8th | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,429 |
| Madrid CDV Open 2nd | 2009 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Ballesteros Galvez's chess games?
65 games by Daniel Ballesteros Galvez, from Oct 2008 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 Ballesteros Galvez has played.
What does Daniel Ballesteros Galvez play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Daniel Ballesteros Galvez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Ballesteros Galvez answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Daniel Ballesteros Galvez play as White?
As White, Daniel Ballesteros Galvez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Ballesteros Galvez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Ballesteros Galvez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Daniel Ballesteros Galvez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Ballesteros Galvez is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Daniel Ballesteros Galvez played?
Our database contains 65 games by Daniel Ballesteros Galvez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Ballesteros Galvez?
65 games by Daniel Ballesteros Galvez 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.