Prepare against Daniel Santos Izquierdo
Spain · World #23,721 classical · FIDE ID 2206137
Our database contains 78 games by Daniel Santos Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Santos Izquierdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Santos Izquierdo 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 | 2,027 | 2,226 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,213 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 34 | 10 | 34 | 43.6% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Santos Izquierdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Santos Izquierdo's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| c3 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 34.8% | 81.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Daniel Santos Izquierdo's chess games
All 78 games by Daniel Santos Izquierdo 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: 34 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Michael Anthony Rahal Vives | 2,385 | St Cugat Open | A92 |
| Jan 1995 | Arturo Vidarte Morales | 2,360 | St Cugat Open | D03 |
| Jan 1994 | Richard J McMichael | 2,305 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | A46 |
| Jan 1999 | Gabriel Castellet Giralt | 2,280 | chT-Catalunya | A44 |
| Jan 1993 | Francesc Fernandez Muixi | 2,190 | chT-Catalunya | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2007 | 27 | 17 | 2,282 |
| St Cugat Open | 1997 | 16 | 9 | 2,413 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| ch-BRA U16 | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Aveiro Univ Open | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 18th Lloyds Bank Open | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-COL U12 | 1999 | 3 | 1 | – |
| 46th Badalona Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Santos Izquierdo's chess games?
78 games by Daniel Santos Izquierdo, 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 Santos Izquierdo has played.
What does Daniel Santos Izquierdo play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Daniel Santos Izquierdo opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Santos Izquierdo answers 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Santos Izquierdo play as White?
As White, Daniel Santos Izquierdo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Santos Izquierdo play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Santos Izquierdo most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Daniel Santos Izquierdo's FIDE rating?
Daniel Santos Izquierdo is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Daniel Santos Izquierdo played?
Our database contains 78 games by Daniel Santos Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 10 draws, 34 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Santos Izquierdo?
78 games by Daniel Santos Izquierdo 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.