Prepare against Daniel Poyato Plaza
Spain · World #59,222 classical · FIDE ID 22233784
Our database contains 53 games by Daniel Poyato Plaza, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Poyato Plaza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Poyato Plaza 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 | 1,859 | 1,944 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 26 | 10 | 17 | 49.1% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Poyato Plaza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Poyato Plaza's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 70.4% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 65.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Plaza usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Plaza usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Plaza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Plaza usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Plaza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Plaza usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 46.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Daniel Poyato Plaza's chess games
All 53 games by Daniel Poyato Plaza in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Javier Castrillon Otero | 2,140 | 3rd Moia Open | A84 |
| Oct 2015 | Jordi Canovas Pardo | 1,989 | 4th Moia Open | A45 |
| Oct 2014 | Andreu Morante Jimenez | 1,989 | 31st Manresa Open | A01 |
| Oct 2014 | Jordi Ambros Pladellorens | 1,975 | 3rd Moia Open | D10 |
| Nov 2014 | Guillem Masdemont Serra | 1,964 | 31st Manresa Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,703 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| 31st Manresa Open | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| 3rd Moia Open | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,133 |
| 4th Moia Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 12th San Marti Open U20 | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 13th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Poyato Plaza's chess games?
53 games by Daniel Poyato Plaza, from Sep 2009 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 Poyato Plaza has played.
What does Daniel Poyato Plaza play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Daniel Poyato Plaza opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Poyato Plaza answers 1...g6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Daniel Poyato Plaza play as White?
As White, Daniel Poyato Plaza's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Poyato Plaza play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Poyato Plaza most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniel Poyato Plaza's FIDE rating?
Daniel Poyato Plaza is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (May 2011).
How many games has Daniel Poyato Plaza played?
Our database contains 53 games by Daniel Poyato Plaza, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Poyato Plaza?
53 games by Daniel Poyato Plaza 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.