Prepare against Daniel Gonzalez Mesa
FM · Cuba · World #32,379 classical · FIDE ID 3504026
When preparing against Daniel Gonzalez Mesa, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 141 games by Daniel Gonzalez Mesa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Gonzalez Mesa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Gonzalez Mesa 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 | 1,972 | 2,294 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 2,004 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,238 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 54 | 28 | 59 | 38.3% |
| As White | 71 | 32 | 12 | 27 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 70 | 22 | 16 | 32 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Gonzalez Mesa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Gonzalez Mesa's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 76.1% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.3% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mesa usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mesa usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mesa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mesa usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 41.7% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 86.2% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Daniel Gonzalez Mesa's chess games
All 141 games by Daniel Gonzalez Mesa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 54 wins, 28 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Hector Delgado Ramos | 2,342 | Matanzas Jaguey Cup | B31 |
| Aug 2009 | Michel Coto Mederos | 2,261 | Havana Elo | C42 |
| Oct 2007 | Jose Luis Subit Alfonso | 2,241 | ch-Matanzas Province Final | E62 |
| Jan 1998 | Juventino Herrera Perez | 2,235 | Matanzas-ch provincial | C02 |
| Oct 2007 | Manuel Castillo Bermudez | 2,233 | Matanzas 28 October Cup | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Cardenas Cup | 2007 | 16 | 6 | 2,047 |
| Havana Elo | 2009 | 15 | 7 | 2,190 |
| ch-Matanzas Province Final | 2007 | 14 | 9 | 2,258 |
| Matanzas Jaguey Cup | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,328 |
| Matanzas 28 October Cup | 2007 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,411 |
| Ajedrez del Mar | 2007 | 12 | 2 | 1,973 |
| Matanzas Copa Nacional | 1999 | 11 | 3 | 1,999 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Gonzalez Mesa's chess games?
141 games by Daniel Gonzalez Mesa, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Gonzalez Mesa has played.
What does Daniel Gonzalez Mesa play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Daniel Gonzalez Mesa opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Gonzalez Mesa answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Gonzalez Mesa play as White?
As White, Daniel Gonzalez Mesa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Gonzalez Mesa play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Gonzalez Mesa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Daniel Gonzalez Mesa's FIDE rating?
Daniel Gonzalez Mesa is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Daniel Gonzalez Mesa played?
Our database contains 141 games by Daniel Gonzalez Mesa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 28 draws, 59 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Gonzalez Mesa?
141 games by Daniel Gonzalez Mesa 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.