Prepare against Daniel Pacheco
FM · Argentina · World #8,597 classical · FIDE ID 101680
Our database contains 344 games by Daniel Pacheco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Pacheco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Pacheco 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 | 2,193 | 2,343 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,283 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,280 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 161 | 36 | 147 | 46.8% |
| As White | 162 | 83 | 16 | 63 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 182 | 78 | 20 | 84 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Pacheco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Pacheco's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 84.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.8% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (91% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 54.0% | 39.4% |
| c5 | 25 | 28.7% | 64.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 72.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 24.6% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Daniel Pacheco's chess games
All 344 games by Daniel Pacheco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 161 wins, 36 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 13/0/5 | 72.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Sandro Mareco | 2,645 | PRO League Atlantic | A46 |
| Mar 2008 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,566 | Santa Cruz Mario Dario Lopez | A80 |
| Jun 2018 | Felipe de Cresce El Debs | 2,537 | 14th American Continental | D07 |
| Apr 2025 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,507 | Titled Tue Early | E16 |
| Mar 2000 | Ariel Sorin | 2,502 | Oz.com qual blitz | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 118 | 58 | 2,223 |
| Cipolletti | 2003 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,334 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1997 | 13 | 3 | 2,165 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 1986 | 13 | 8 | 2,358 |
| ch-ARG Seniors 50 | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,233 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,169 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Pacheco's chess games?
344 games by Daniel Pacheco, from Apr 2003 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 Pacheco has played.
What does Daniel Pacheco play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Daniel Pacheco opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Pacheco answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniel Pacheco play as White?
As White, Daniel Pacheco's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Pacheco play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Pacheco most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Daniel Pacheco's FIDE rating?
Daniel Pacheco is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Daniel Pacheco played?
Our database contains 344 games by Daniel Pacheco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 36 draws, 147 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Pacheco?
344 games by Daniel Pacheco 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.