Prepare against Daniel R. Tovillas
FM · Argentina · World #17,319 classical · FIDE ID 100781
Our database contains 114 games by Daniel R. Tovillas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel R. Tovillas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel R. Tovillas 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 | 2,081 | 2,310 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,206 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,128 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 46 | 20 | 48 | 40.4% |
| As White | 56 | 27 | 9 | 20 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 19 | 11 | 28 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel R. Tovillas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel R. Tovillas's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 87.5% | 59.2% |
| b3 | 7 | 12.5% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tovillas usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tovillas usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tovillas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 13% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tovillas usually continues Bb2 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tovillas usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Tovillas usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 30.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Daniel R. Tovillas's chess games
All 114 games by Daniel R. Tovillas 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: 46 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Miguel A. Quinteros | 2,505 | Buenos Aires Konex | A29 |
| Jan 1992 | Pedro Lopepe | 2,468 | Mar del Plata Open | C55 |
| Apr 2025 | Lucas Coro | 2,424 | 54th Mar Del Plata Open | B22 |
| Sep 2008 | Carlos Alberto Obregon | 2,399 | chT-ARG | B22 |
| Jan 1992 | Marcelo Playa | 2,390 | Buenos Aires Najdorf qual | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata Open | 1994 | 25 | 15 | 2,415 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,106 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf qual | 1992 | 11 | 6 | 2,365 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| Montevideo | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-ARG GEBA sf | 1986 | 8 | 6 | 2,475 |
| chT-ARG | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,409 |
| Buenos Aires Konex | 1991 | 6 | 3 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel R. Tovillas's chess games?
114 games by Daniel R. Tovillas, 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 R. Tovillas has played.
What does Daniel R. Tovillas play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Daniel R. Tovillas opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel R. Tovillas answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games).
What openings does Daniel R. Tovillas play as White?
As White, Daniel R. Tovillas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel R. Tovillas play as Black?
As Black, Daniel R. Tovillas most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Daniel R. Tovillas's FIDE rating?
Daniel R. Tovillas is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Daniel R. Tovillas played?
Our database contains 114 games by Daniel R. Tovillas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel R. Tovillas?
114 games by Daniel R. Tovillas 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.