Prepare against Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez
Colombia · World #14,247 classical · FIDE ID 144421303
When preparing against Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 63 games by Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez 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 | 2,114 | 2,116 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,267 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 29 | 10 | 24 | 46.0% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 86.7% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez's chess games
All 63 games by Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jhon Edison Munoz Galvez | 2,280 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Zamir Narvaez | 2,137 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | A13 |
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Toro Ramirez | 2,112 | Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | A67 |
| Jun 2026 | Andres Camilo Soto Ramirez | 2,074 | Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Rapidas Sub 16 | E06 |
| May 2026 | Alberto Enrique Sepulveda Brango | 2,014 | Campeonato Nacional Colombia 2026 | Sub 16 Absoluto | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,882 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| Campeonato Nacional Colombia 2026 | Sub 16 Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,227 |
| chT-BUC Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,863 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Rapidas Sub 16 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez's chess games?
63 games by Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez, from Jul 2023 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 Jose Vargas Sanchez has played.
What does Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez play as White?
As White, Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez played?
Our database contains 63 games by Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez?
63 games by Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez 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.