Prepare against Daniel Marcelo De La Mata
Spain · World #99,187 classical · FIDE ID 2208946
When preparing against Daniel Marcelo De La Mata, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (58%).
Our database contains 106 games by Daniel Marcelo De La Mata, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Marcelo De La Mata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Marcelo De La Mata 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 | 1,732 | 1,794 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 44 | 19 | 43 | 41.5% |
| As White | 50 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 27 | 6 | 23 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Marcelo De La Mata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Marcelo De La Mata's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 70.0% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mata usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mata usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Mata usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mata usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mata usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Mata usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 50.0% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 14 | 41.2% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
Daniel Marcelo De La Mata's chess games
All 106 games by Daniel Marcelo De La Mata in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Jul 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: 44 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Marco Boni De Aristizabal | 1,934 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B12 |
| Feb 2016 | Juan Maria Corral Aragon | 1,841 | ch-Madrid sf | B70 |
| Feb 2018 | Ramiro Rueda Maria | 1,820 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B33 |
| Nov 2008 | Angel L. Corredor Gonzalez | 1,817 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | A25 |
| Feb 2016 | Marcos 1970 Jimenez Gonzalez | 1,807 | ch-Madrid sf | B68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2019 | 49 | 23 | 1,705 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,488 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,514 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,735 |
| 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,594 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,433 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open B | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Marcelo De La Mata's chess games?
106 games by Daniel Marcelo De La Mata, from Jan 2008 to Jul 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 Marcelo De La Mata has played.
What does Daniel Marcelo De La Mata play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Daniel Marcelo De La Mata opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Marcelo De La Mata answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Daniel Marcelo De La Mata play as White?
As White, Daniel Marcelo De La Mata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Marcelo De La Mata play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Marcelo De La Mata most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Daniel Marcelo De La Mata's FIDE rating?
Daniel Marcelo De La Mata is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Daniel Marcelo De La Mata played?
Our database contains 106 games by Daniel Marcelo De La Mata, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Marcelo De La Mata?
106 games by Daniel Marcelo De La Mata 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.