Prepare against Daniel Escobar
Colombia · World #107,116 classical · FIDE ID 4495012
When preparing against Daniel Escobar, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 54 games by Daniel Escobar, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Escobar 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 | 1,709 | 1,709 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,833 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,903 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 3 | 28 | 42.6% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Escobar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Escobar's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Daniel Escobar's chess games
All 54 games by Daniel Escobar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 23 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Henry Carvajal | 1,860 | Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | C41 |
| Aug 2023 | Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba | 1,858 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | B30 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Acuna Romero | 1,688 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | B24 |
| Aug 2023 | William Andres Lopez Lopez | 1,590 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | C42 |
| Aug 2023 | Juan Camilo Piedrahita Londono | 1,565 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,372 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,600 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,525 |
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,649 |
| Antioquia Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,435 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,757 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Escobar's chess games?
54 games by Daniel Escobar, from Apr 2020 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 Escobar has played.
What does Daniel Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Daniel Escobar opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Escobar answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Daniel Escobar play as White?
As White, Daniel Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Escobar most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Daniel Escobar's FIDE rating?
Daniel Escobar is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Escobar played?
Our database contains 54 games by Daniel Escobar, covering Apr 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Escobar?
54 games by Daniel Escobar 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.