Prepare against Daniel Donaire Nieto
Spain · World #53,168 classical · FIDE ID 24552968
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel Donaire Nieto, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Donaire Nieto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Donaire Nieto 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 | 1,881 | 1,906 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,765 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,825 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 8 | 21 | 40.8% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 76.9% | 42.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Nieto usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Nieto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nieto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Daniel Donaire Nieto's chess games
All 49 games by Daniel Donaire Nieto in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Eduard Panko | 1,958 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B07 |
| Feb 2021 | Alejandro Cereijo Suarez | 1,859 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A41 |
| Aug 2022 | Roberto Hernandez Recio | 1,780 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | E48 |
| Aug 2022 | Andre Nabais Moura Belo | 1,686 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | A48 |
| Feb 2021 | Chowdhury Shawon | 1,644 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,864 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,458 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| Merida Heuristic Solutions Open U1600 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,417 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,666 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,611 |
| 3rd Merida World Heritage Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,925 |
| Campeonato de España por Equipos de Club de Segunda División SUR | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,057 |
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Where can I find Daniel Donaire Nieto's chess games?
49 games by Daniel Donaire Nieto, from Sep 2016 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 Donaire Nieto has played.
What does Daniel Donaire Nieto play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Daniel Donaire Nieto opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Donaire Nieto answers 1...g6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel Donaire Nieto play as White?
As White, Daniel Donaire Nieto's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Donaire Nieto play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Donaire Nieto most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Daniel Donaire Nieto's FIDE rating?
Daniel Donaire Nieto is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Daniel Donaire Nieto played?
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel Donaire Nieto, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Donaire Nieto?
49 games by Daniel Donaire Nieto 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.