Prepare against Daniel Ortega
Colombia · World #20,868 classical · FIDE ID 4424956
Our database contains 77 games by Daniel Ortega, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Ortega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Ortega 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,998 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 29 | 14 | 34 | 37.7% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Ortega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Ortega's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Ortega usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 81.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Daniel Ortega's chess games
All 77 games by Daniel Ortega in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Jose Mauricio Jimenez | 2,227 | chT-COL rapid | A90 |
| Nov 2015 | Ramon Junior Gonzalez Parejo | 2,129 | ch-COL | A00 |
| Apr 2019 | Ricardo Alonso Guerrero Forero | 2,127 | chT-COL Interligas | C90 |
| Jan 2014 | Cristian Camilo Soto | 2,123 | ch-COL sf | B40 |
| Nov 2015 | Fabian Ricardo Corredor Sanchez | 2,110 | ch-COL | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-COL | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
| chT-COL rapid | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,037 |
| 21st chT-COL | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,826 |
| 3rd Cartagena IRT Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-Pan American | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,905 |
| chT-COL | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-North Region U18 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Ortega's chess games?
77 games by Daniel Ortega, from May 2012 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 Ortega has played.
What does Daniel Ortega play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Daniel Ortega opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Ortega answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Ortega play as White?
As White, Daniel Ortega's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Ortega play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Ortega most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Daniel Ortega's FIDE rating?
Daniel Ortega is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Ortega played?
Our database contains 77 games by Daniel Ortega, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Ortega?
77 games by Daniel Ortega 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.