Prepare against Daniel Perez
FM · Argentina · World #4,713 classical · FIDE ID 137332
Our database contains 191 games by Daniel Perez, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Perez 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 | 2,281 | 2,306 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,298 | 2,310 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,257 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 113 | 36 | 42 | 59.2% |
| As White | 98 | 55 | 23 | 20 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 93 | 58 | 13 | 22 | 62.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Perez's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 65.3% | 70.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 19.4% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 13.3% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 70.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 40.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 26.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 43.3% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Perez's chess games
All 191 games by Daniel Perez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 113 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 22 | 16/2/4 | 72.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,378 | Titled Tue Late | D15 |
| May 2023 | Julian Villca | 2,351 | 98th ch-ARG sf | A20 |
| May 2018 | Felipe Vergara Jofre | 2,299 | ch-South America U20 | C42 |
| May 2022 | Nad-Titus Petre | 2,297 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Jul 2020 | Juan Pereyra | 2,286 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,209 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,271 |
| ch-South America U20 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 9 | 8 | 2,368 |
| 99th ch-ARG sf | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,120 |
| 2nd Temuco Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Perez's chess games?
191 games by Daniel Perez, from Mar 2013 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 Perez has played.
What does Daniel Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Daniel Perez opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Perez answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Perez play as White?
As White, Daniel Perez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 72.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Perez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Perez most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Daniel Perez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Perez is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,298 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Daniel Perez played?
Our database contains 191 games by Daniel Perez, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses (59.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Perez?
191 games by Daniel Perez 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.