Prepare against Daniel Gazo
Slovakia · World #60,841 classical · FIDE ID 14926563
When preparing against Daniel Gazo, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 85 games by Daniel Gazo, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Gazo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Gazo 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 | 1,853 | 1,894 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 37 | 12 | 36 | 43.5% |
| As White | 45 | 23 | 7 | 15 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Gazo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Gazo's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 75.6% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 24.4% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Gazo usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gazo usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Gazo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Gazo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Gazo usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gazo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 48.1% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Gazo's chess games
All 85 games by Daniel Gazo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 37 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Gregor Zatko | 2,062 | ch-Zilina Region | E43 |
| May 2012 | Vladimir Kollar | 2,003 | ch-Zilina Region | B40 |
| May 2013 | Richard Staffen | 1,990 | ch-Zilina Region | E21 |
| Mar 2016 | Peter Klein | 1,980 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | D52 |
| May 2014 | Marian Simo | 1,965 | ch-Zilina | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 27 | 15 | 1,936 |
| Martin Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| Zilina Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,715 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,999 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,444 |
| ch-Zilina | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,712 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Gazo's chess games?
85 games by Daniel Gazo, from Nov 2011 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 Gazo has played.
What does Daniel Gazo play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Daniel Gazo opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Gazo answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Gazo play as White?
As White, Daniel Gazo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Gazo play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Gazo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Daniel Gazo's FIDE rating?
Daniel Gazo is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Daniel Gazo played?
Our database contains 85 games by Daniel Gazo, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 12 draws, 36 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Gazo?
85 games by Daniel Gazo 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.