Prepare against Daniel Sanz Wawer
FM · Spain · World #3,097 classical · FIDE ID 1185543
When preparing against Daniel Sanz Wawer, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 679 games by Daniel Sanz Wawer, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Sanz Wawer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Sanz Wawer 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 | 2,335 | 2,397 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,279 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,225 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 679 | 256 | 236 | 187 | 37.7% |
| As White | 336 | 131 | 118 | 87 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 343 | 125 | 118 | 100 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Sanz Wawer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Sanz Wawer's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 53.1% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 151 | 45.1% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wawer usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Wawer usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wawer usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Wawer usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Wawer usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Wawer usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 74 | 49.3% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 54 | 36.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 11.3% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 74.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 34 | 25.4% | 54.4% |
Daniel Sanz Wawer's chess games
All 679 games by Daniel Sanz Wawer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Sep 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: 256 wins, 236 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 6/11/2 | 31.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Helgi Dam Ziska | 2,646 | ch-EU rapid | B11 |
| Sep 2021 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,558 | Bydgoszcz PGNiG Rapid | E12 |
| Dec 2021 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,521 | ch-EU Rapid | B81 |
| Jul 2018 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,497 | 16th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | D11 |
| Nov 2020 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,478 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 26 | 12 | 2,216 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,045 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,303 |
| 146th Warsaw YMCA Autumn B | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,892 |
| 163rd Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,076 |
| 137th Warsaw YMCA Winter D | 2014 | 12 | 10.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| 154th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Sanz Wawer's chess games?
679 games by Daniel Sanz Wawer, from Jan 2013 to Sep 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 Sanz Wawer has played.
What does Daniel Sanz Wawer play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Daniel Sanz Wawer opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Sanz Wawer answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Daniel Sanz Wawer play as White?
As White, Daniel Sanz Wawer's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Sanz Wawer play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Sanz Wawer most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Daniel Sanz Wawer's FIDE rating?
Daniel Sanz Wawer is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Daniel Sanz Wawer played?
Our database contains 679 games by Daniel Sanz Wawer, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 236 draws, 187 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Sanz Wawer?
679 games by Daniel Sanz Wawer 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.