Prepare against Daniel Canteli Martinez
Spain · World #24,143 classical · FIDE ID 2226669
When preparing against Daniel Canteli Martinez, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Daniel Canteli Martinez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Canteli Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Canteli Martinez 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 | 2,024 | 2,118 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 2,099 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 2,100 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 83 | 58 | 65 | 40.3% |
| As White | 103 | 48 | 31 | 24 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 103 | 35 | 27 | 41 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Canteli Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Canteli Martinez's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 48.5% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 46 | 44.7% | 60.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Martinez usually continues e3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Martinez usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Martinez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 60.7% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 26.2% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Daniel Canteli Martinez's chess games
All 206 games by Daniel Canteli Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 83 wins, 58 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Ruben Cenal Gutierrez | 2,268 | ch-Asturias Preferente | C16 |
| Nov 2001 | Ivan Gonzalez Menendez | 2,223 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0102 | C06 |
| Mar 2003 | Marcelino Vega Viejo | 2,202 | ch-Asturias | A03 |
| Mar 2001 | Francisco Javier Cabello Fernandez | 2,172 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B32 |
| Mar 2004 | Jose Antonio Vergara Rodriguez | 2,160 | — | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 31 | 15 | 2,190 |
| Asturias Primera Open A | 1998 | 18 | 13.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 17 | 9 | 2,219 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 1999 | 16 | 9 | 2,298 |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 15 | 7 | 2,063 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,260 |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 1995 | 9 | 7 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Canteli Martinez's chess games?
206 games by Daniel Canteli Martinez, from Apr 2003 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 Canteli Martinez has played.
What does Daniel Canteli Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Daniel Canteli Martinez opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Canteli Martinez answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Canteli Martinez play as White?
As White, Daniel Canteli Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Canteli Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Canteli Martinez most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Daniel Canteli Martinez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Canteli Martinez is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (May 2012).
How many games has Daniel Canteli Martinez played?
Our database contains 206 games by Daniel Canteli Martinez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 58 draws, 65 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Canteli Martinez?
206 games by Daniel Canteli Martinez 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.