Prepare against Daniel Motos Abellan
CM · Spain · World #12,208 classical · FIDE ID 32016450
When preparing against Daniel Motos Abellan, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Daniel Motos Abellan, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Motos Abellan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Motos Abellan 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 | 2,139 | 2,187 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,052 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 39 | 24 | 66 | 30.2% |
| As White | 69 | 26 | 12 | 31 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 60 | 13 | 12 | 35 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Motos Abellan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Motos Abellan's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 59.4% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 23.2% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| e3 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Abellan usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Abellan usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Abellan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Abellan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Abellan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Abellan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Motos Abellan's chess games
All 129 games by Daniel Motos Abellan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 39 wins, 24 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Ismael Alshameary Puente | 2,425 | ch-Alicante Universitario | A36 |
| Jan 2025 | Alex Golding | 2,381 | Titled Tue Early | A36 |
| Aug 2021 | Jose Remolar Gallen | 2,335 | 86th ch-ESP | A36 |
| Jan 2025 | Daniel Centron Antuna | 2,325 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Jan 2025 | Bakhtiyar Askarov | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 59 | 23 | 2,083 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,951 |
| 8th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,567 |
| 86th ch-ESP | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,151 |
| 2nd Almeria Sola Memorial A | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,857 |
| 6th San Pedro del Pinatar Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Motos Abellan's chess games?
129 games by Daniel Motos Abellan, from Jan 2011 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 Motos Abellan has played.
What does Daniel Motos Abellan play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Daniel Motos Abellan opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Motos Abellan answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Daniel Motos Abellan play as White?
As White, Daniel Motos Abellan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Motos Abellan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Motos Abellan most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Daniel Motos Abellan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Motos Abellan is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Daniel Motos Abellan played?
Our database contains 129 games by Daniel Motos Abellan, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 24 draws, 66 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Motos Abellan?
129 games by Daniel Motos Abellan 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.