Prepare against Daniel Elguezabal Varela
FM · Spain · World #3,659 classical · FIDE ID 101079
Our database contains 154 games by Daniel Elguezabal Varela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Elguezabal Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Elguezabal Varela 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 | 2,313 | 2,393 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,333 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 60 | 59 | 35 | 39.0% |
| As White | 84 | 35 | 33 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Elguezabal Varela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Elguezabal Varela's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 58.3% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 16.7% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Varela usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Varela usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 70.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Daniel Elguezabal Varela's chess games
All 154 games by Daniel Elguezabal Varela 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: 60 wins, 59 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,418 | chT-Madrid | A36 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergio Estremera Panos | 2,365 | Alcobendas Open | A13 |
| Jan 1993 | Jesus De La Cruz Lopez | 2,365 | Madrid B | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Victoriano Gallego Jimenez | 2,360 | Madrid B | B45 |
| Jan 2012 | Raul Rabadan Velasco | 2,353 | chT-Madrid | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid B | 1994 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,467 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,313 |
| chT-Madrid 1011 | 2011 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,340 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,260 |
| chT-Madrid 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| Alcobendas Open | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,467 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,189 |
| Paz e Amizade | 1985 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Elguezabal Varela's chess games?
154 games by Daniel Elguezabal Varela, 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 Elguezabal Varela has played.
What does Daniel Elguezabal Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Daniel Elguezabal Varela opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Elguezabal Varela answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Daniel Elguezabal Varela play as White?
As White, Daniel Elguezabal Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Elguezabal Varela play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Elguezabal Varela most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Daniel Elguezabal Varela's FIDE rating?
Daniel Elguezabal Varela is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Daniel Elguezabal Varela played?
Our database contains 154 games by Daniel Elguezabal Varela, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 59 draws, 35 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Elguezabal Varela?
154 games by Daniel Elguezabal Varela 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.