Prepare against Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo
FM · Spain · World #6,626 classical · FIDE ID 2215896
When preparing against Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo 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 | 2,232 | 2,295 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 65 | 33 | 47 | 44.8% |
| As White | 71 | 34 | 21 | 16 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 74 | 31 | 12 | 31 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 67.6% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 16.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 15.5% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Cortizo usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Cortizo usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Cortizo usually continues e4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cortizo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cortizo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Cortizo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 51.4% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 40.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo's chess games
All 145 games by Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo 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: 65 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,550 | Valencia Open | E90 |
| Jan 1990 | Orestes Rodriguez Vargas | 2,500 | Seville Open | D30 |
| Jan 1994 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,495 | Orense Open | C42 |
| Jan 1991 | Igors Rausis | 2,440 | Cadiz Open | C41 |
| Jan 1993 | Mikhail Nedobora | 2,435 | Naron Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigran Open | 1995 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,456 |
| Orense Open | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,507 |
| Naron Open | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,525 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1994 | 8 | 5 | 2,627 |
| St Cugat Open | 1992 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Burgas Open | 1993 | 8 | 5 | 2,450 |
| Marchena | 1991 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
| Valencia Open | 1990 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo's chess games?
145 games by Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo, 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 Ricardo Piza Cortizo has played.
What does Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo answers 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo play as White?
As White, Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo's FIDE rating?
Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,295 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo played?
Our database contains 145 games by Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 33 draws, 47 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo?
145 games by Daniel Ricardo Piza Cortizo 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.