Prepare against Daniel Salcedo
Canada · World #50,028 classical · FIDE ID 2604574
Our database contains 138 games by Daniel Salcedo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Salcedo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Salcedo 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 | 1,893 | 2,150 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 48 | 27 | 63 | 34.8% |
| As White | 68 | 21 | 17 | 30 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 27 | 10 | 33 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Salcedo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Salcedo's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 77.9% | 41.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 20.6% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Salcedo usually continues c4 (48.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Salcedo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Salcedo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Salcedo usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Salcedo usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Salcedo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 35.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
Daniel Salcedo's chess games
All 138 games by Daniel Salcedo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 48 wins, 27 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D93 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Nigel Fullbrook | 2,259 | 27th Keres Memorial | A67 |
| May 2002 | Howard Wu | 2,202 | 27th Keres Memorial | B78 |
| Sep 2009 | Tanraj Sohal | 2,102 | Langley Labour Day Open | D86 |
| Nov 2012 | Adriana Paola Pachon Gutierrez | 2,079 | Pamplona IRT Blitz Open w | D31 |
| May 2006 | James Chan | 2,070 | 31st Keres Memorial | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Open | 2019 | 17 | 6 | 1,947 |
| Pamplona IRT Blitz Open w | 2012 | 16 | 8 | 1,953 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 1,955 |
| Western Canadian Open | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Bogota Novatos U20 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,709 |
| ch-British Columbia | 2016 | 7 | 1 | 2,031 |
| 27th Keres Memorial | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| White Rock Semiahmoo Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Salcedo's chess games?
138 games by Daniel Salcedo, from Oct 2004 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 Salcedo has played.
What does Daniel Salcedo play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Daniel Salcedo opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Salcedo answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Daniel Salcedo play as White?
As White, Daniel Salcedo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Salcedo play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Salcedo most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Daniel Salcedo's FIDE rating?
Daniel Salcedo is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Daniel Salcedo played?
Our database contains 138 games by Daniel Salcedo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 27 draws, 63 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Salcedo?
138 games by Daniel Salcedo 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.