Prepare against Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos
Colombia · World #69,446 classical · FIDE ID 4452020
When preparing against Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 57.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos 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 | 1,823 | 1,823 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,964 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 46 | 15 | 36 | 46.9% |
| As White | 48 | 29 | 6 | 12 | 60.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 9 | 24 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 89.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Villalobos usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Villalobos usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Villalobos usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Villalobos usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Villalobos usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Villalobos usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 90.3% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos's chess games
All 98 games by Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Sep 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: 46 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 12/2/6 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Santiago Ospina Castro | 2,138 | 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | C00 |
| Sep 2023 | Cristian Camilo Munoz Romero | 2,064 | ch-COL Students | A20 |
| May 2026 | Oscar Miguel Murillo Loreo | 2,050 | Juegos Universitarios ASCUN Bogota 2026 | Blitz Masculino | A16 |
| Oct 2024 | Agustin Nieto Medina | 2,028 | 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | E61 |
| May 2026 | Juan Carlos Ceron | 1,969 | Juegos Universitarios ASCUN Bogota 2026 | Blitz Masculino | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 2,094 |
| Juegos Universitarios Distritales ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Blitz Sept2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,960 |
| Juegos Universitarios Distritales ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Clasico Sept 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| chT-COL | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,676 |
| Juegos Universitarios Distritales ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Rapido Sept2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,069 |
| Juegos Universitarios ASCUN Bogota 2026 | Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| ch-COL U26 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos's chess games?
98 games by Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos, from Dec 2014 to Sep 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 Fernando Vargas Villalobos has played.
What does Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos play as White?
As White, Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos's FIDE rating?
Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos played?
Our database contains 98 games by Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos?
98 games by Daniel Fernando Vargas Villalobos 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.