Prepare against Daniel H. Campora
GM · Argentina · World #3,191 classical · FIDE ID 100013
When preparing against Daniel H. Campora, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.7% over 74 games.
Our database contains 2,506 games by Daniel H. Campora, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel H. Campora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel H. Campora 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 | 2,331 | 2,557 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,470 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,448 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,506 | 1,140 | 906 | 460 | 45.5% |
| As White | 1,262 | 623 | 468 | 171 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 1,244 | 517 | 438 | 289 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel H. Campora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel H. Campora's side.
First moves as White (1,262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,127 | 89.3% | 68.7% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 4.2% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 48 | 3.8% | 64.6% |
| b4 | 21 | 1.7% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.6% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Campora usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Campora usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Campora usually continues d4 (69.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Campora usually continues g3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Campora usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Campora usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (580 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 310 | 53.4% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 162 | 27.9% | 65.1% |
| d6 | 74 | 12.8% | 63.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 2.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 1.9% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 255 | 56.5% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 160 | 35.5% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 29 | 6.4% | 75.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Daniel H. Campora's chess games
All 2,506 games by Daniel H. Campora in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,140 wins, 906 draws, 460 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 223 | 109/84/30 | 48.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 65 | 40/15/10 | 61.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 60 | 30/26/4 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 60 | 34/17/9 | 56.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 26/23/3 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 19/20/12 | 37.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 45 | 20/20/5 | 44.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 39 | 20/13/6 | 51.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 15/15/5 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 14/10/10 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 134 | 41/54/39 | 30.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 74 | 22/32/20 | 29.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 66 | 29/18/19 | 43.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 65 | 23/23/19 | 35.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 57 | 22/15/20 | 38.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 53 | 18/24/11 | 34.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 45 | 26/15/4 | 57.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 42 | 14/17/11 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 42 | 14/16/12 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 25/5/4 | 73.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Alexei Shirov | 2,723 | Dos Hermanas-A | C66 |
| Nov 2001 | Nigel D Short | 2,675 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | B40 |
| Aug 2021 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,658 | 1st Merida World Heritage Open | B50 |
| Feb 2011 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,650 | 21st Jaen Open | B40 |
| Dec 1994 | Veselin Topalov | 2,645 | Olympiad-31 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 72 | 45 | 2,585 |
| Biel | 1995 | 38 | 17.5 | 2,541 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 35 | 21 | 2,307 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 34 | 23 | 2,313 |
| Bern | 1989 | 33 | 23 | 2,557 |
| Seville Open | 1994 | 30 | 24 | 2,683 |
| ch-ARG | 1989 | 29 | 22 | 2,559 |
| Bor | 1985 | 26 | 15 | 2,549 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kevin Spraggett (25 games) · Oleg Korneev (22 games) · Ismael Teran Alvarez (14 games) · Aleksa Strikovic (13 games) · Davorin Komljenovic (12 games) · Carlos S. Matamoros Franco (12 games) · Pia Cramling (12 games) · Jaime Sunye Neto (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel H. Campora's chess games?
2,506 games by Daniel H. Campora, from Apr 2003 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 H. Campora has played.
What does Daniel H. Campora play on the first move as White?
Across 1,262 games with White in our database, Daniel H. Campora opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel H. Campora answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Daniel H. Campora play as White?
As White, Daniel H. Campora's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (223 games, 48.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (65 games, 61.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (60 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel H. Campora play as Black?
As Black, Daniel H. Campora most often plays: Indian Defense (134 games, 30.6% win rate); Slav Defense (74 games, 29.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (66 games, 43.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,244 games.
What is Daniel H. Campora's FIDE rating?
Daniel H. Campora is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,557 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Daniel H. Campora played?
Our database contains 2,506 games by Daniel H. Campora, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,140 wins, 906 draws, 460 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel H. Campora?
2,506 games by Daniel H. Campora 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.