Prepare against Daniel Gimenez Pau
Spain · World #103,356 classical · FIDE ID 22235965
When preparing against Daniel Gimenez Pau, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 40 games by Daniel Gimenez Pau, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Gimenez Pau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Gimenez Pau 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 | 1,720 | 1,720 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,669 | 1,669 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,726 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 37.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 44.1% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Pau usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Pau usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pau usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Daniel Gimenez Pau's chess games
All 40 games by Daniel Gimenez Pau in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Joaquim Mundet Riera | 1,993 | 9th Santa Eugenia Open | D02 |
| Jan 2015 | Jorge Cobos Navarro | 1,882 | 10th Santa Eugenia Open | E90 |
| Oct 2018 | Juan Antonio Delgado Rus | 1,836 | Girona Gerunda Open | B01 |
| Nov 2017 | Jordi Vidal Palou | 1,836 | Girona Gerunda Open 1st | D00 |
| May 2014 | Enric Vazquez Montreal | 1,830 | 9th Santa Eugenia Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Santa Eugenia Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,825 |
| 8th Santa Eugenia Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,391 |
| Girona Gerunda Open 1st | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,894 |
| Girona Gerunda Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,814 |
| 9th Santa Eugenia Open | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| 1st Sant Gregori Ajuntament Open A | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| Pont Major Gerunda Open 1st | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,582 |
| 3rd Gerunda Tardor Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Gimenez Pau's chess games?
40 games by Daniel Gimenez Pau, from Oct 2013 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 Gimenez Pau has played.
What does Daniel Gimenez Pau play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Daniel Gimenez Pau opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Gimenez Pau answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Daniel Gimenez Pau play as White?
As White, Daniel Gimenez Pau's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Gimenez Pau play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Gimenez Pau most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Gimenez Pau's FIDE rating?
Daniel Gimenez Pau is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,669 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Gimenez Pau played?
Our database contains 40 games by Daniel Gimenez Pau, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Gimenez Pau?
40 games by Daniel Gimenez Pau 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.