Prepare against Daniel Leiro Giralt
Spain · World #12,321 classical · FIDE ID 2211874
When preparing against Daniel Leiro Giralt, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 26.1% over 46 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Daniel Leiro Giralt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Leiro Giralt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Leiro Giralt 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 | 2,137 | 2,250 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 130 | 122 | 84 | 38.7% |
| As White | 176 | 73 | 60 | 43 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 160 | 57 | 62 | 41 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Leiro Giralt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Leiro Giralt's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 97.7% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Giralt usually continues Nc3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Giralt usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Giralt usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Giralt usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 84 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 52.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 45.0% | 36.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Daniel Leiro Giralt's chess games
All 336 games by Daniel Leiro Giralt 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: 130 wins, 122 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 65 | 30/20/15 | 46.2% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 46 | 12/25/9 | 26.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Francisco Javier Sanz Alonso | 2,420 | chT-Catalunya | C47 |
| Jan 1996 | Juan Luis Fernandez Aguado | 2,375 | Barcelona Tres Peons | C01 |
| Mar 2000 | Eduardo Vasta | 2,375 | Oz.com qual blitz | C15 |
| Jan 2014 | Alejandro Bofill Mas | 2,344 | chT-Catalunya | A14 |
| Mar 2000 | Ylon Schwartz | 2,311 | Oz.com qual blitz | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 33 | 15 | 2,151 |
| ch-Catalunya | 1996 | 22 | 9 | 2,233 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,327 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 2,178 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,319 |
| Nigran Open | 1998 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| Barcelona Open A | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Leiro Giralt's chess games?
336 games by Daniel Leiro Giralt, 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 Leiro Giralt has played.
What does Daniel Leiro Giralt play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Daniel Leiro Giralt opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Leiro Giralt answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Leiro Giralt play as White?
As White, Daniel Leiro Giralt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (65 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Leiro Giralt play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Leiro Giralt most often plays: Petrov's Defense (46 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Daniel Leiro Giralt's FIDE rating?
Daniel Leiro Giralt is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (May 2010).
How many games has Daniel Leiro Giralt played?
Our database contains 336 games by Daniel Leiro Giralt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 122 draws, 84 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Leiro Giralt?
336 games by Daniel Leiro Giralt 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.