Prepare against Daniel Izquierdo
FM · URY · World #16,836 classical · FIDE ID 3000044
When preparing against Daniel Izquierdo, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 950 games by Daniel Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Izquierdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Izquierdo 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 | 2,087 | 2,338 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,231 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,250 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 950 | 408 | 302 | 240 | 42.9% |
| As White | 479 | 223 | 142 | 114 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 471 | 185 | 160 | 126 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Izquierdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Izquierdo's side.
First moves as White (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 256 | 53.4% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 109 | 22.8% | 62.8% |
| e4 | 93 | 19.4% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 4.4% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| e5 | 62 | 25.2% | 53.2% |
| c6 | 37 | 15.0% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.7% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 54.0% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 28 | 20.4% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 9.5% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
Daniel Izquierdo's chess games
All 950 games by Daniel Izquierdo 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: 408 wins, 302 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 57 | 29/19/9 | 50.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 65 | 33/16/16 | 50.8% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Morovic Fernandez | 2,575 | Santiago zt | A81 |
| May 2015 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,485 | 11th American Continental | C57 |
| Jan 1993 | Guillermo Soppe | 2,460 | Sao Paulo zt | D03 |
| Sep 2010 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,452 | Olympiad-39 | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Facundo Quiroga | 2,440 | Santiago zt | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU | 2015 | 284 | 188 | 2,361 |
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 84 | 52.5 | 2,158 |
| Santiago zt | 1996 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,255 |
| chTA-URU | 2017 | 15 | 8 | 2,164 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 12 | 8 | 2,476 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,385 |
| San Jose IRT | 1989 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,543 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 7 | 2,373 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bernardo Roselli Mailhe (37 games) · Alejandro Bauza (16 games) · Guillermo Carvalho (15 games) · Manuel Larrea (15 games) · Claudio Coppola (14 games) · Sebastian Granara Barreto (13 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (12 games) · Gabriel Curi (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Izquierdo's chess games?
950 games by Daniel Izquierdo, 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 Izquierdo has played.
What does Daniel Izquierdo play on the first move as White?
Across 479 games with White in our database, Daniel Izquierdo opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Izquierdo answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Daniel Izquierdo play as White?
As White, Daniel Izquierdo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 50.9% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 40.6% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 479 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Izquierdo play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Izquierdo most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 50.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Philidor (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 471 games.
What is Daniel Izquierdo's FIDE rating?
Daniel Izquierdo is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Daniel Izquierdo played?
Our database contains 950 games by Daniel Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 408 wins, 302 draws, 240 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Izquierdo?
950 games by Daniel Izquierdo 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.