Prepare against Daniel Beltran Vidal
Spain · World #77,092 classical · FIDE ID 24598348
When preparing against Daniel Beltran Vidal, expect 1.Nf3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Daniel Beltran Vidal, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Beltran Vidal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Beltran Vidal 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 | 1,799 | 1,812 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,746 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 48.6% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Beltran Vidal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Beltran Vidal's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 72.2% | 76.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 76.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vidal usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vidal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vidal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Vidal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Beltran Vidal's chess games
All 37 games by Daniel Beltran Vidal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Josep Navines Monfa | 1,874 | Badalona Open C 41st | B22 |
| May 2015 | Pol Moncunill Calvet | 1,820 | 17th Foment Martinenc Open C | B33 |
| Aug 2015 | David Lozano Ruiz | 1,812 | Badalona Open C 41st | B86 |
| Aug 2015 | Llorens Maza Navarro | 1,799 | Badalona Open C 41st | D30 |
| Aug 2015 | Ivan Wael Fasheh Braud | 1,785 | Badalona Open C 41st | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badalona Open C 41st | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,670 |
| 17th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,918 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,749 |
| 10th London Chess Classic Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,423 |
| Santa Eugenia Open 12th | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,625 |
| ch-Girona | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Beltran Vidal's chess games?
37 games by Daniel Beltran Vidal, from Sep 2016 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 Beltran Vidal has played.
What does Daniel Beltran Vidal play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Daniel Beltran Vidal opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Beltran Vidal answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Beltran Vidal play as White?
As White, Daniel Beltran Vidal's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Beltran Vidal play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Beltran Vidal most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Daniel Beltran Vidal's FIDE rating?
Daniel Beltran Vidal is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Daniel Beltran Vidal played?
Our database contains 37 games by Daniel Beltran Vidal, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Beltran Vidal?
37 games by Daniel Beltran Vidal 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.