Prepare against Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia
FM · Spain · World #1,944 classical · FIDE ID 24563617
When preparing against Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 31.3% over 48 games.
Our database contains 872 games by Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia 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 | 2,387 | 2,431 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,420 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,400 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 872 | 417 | 156 | 297 | 47.8% |
| As White | 426 | 218 | 79 | 129 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 446 | 199 | 77 | 168 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 254 | 59.6% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 136 | 31.9% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.0% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.6% | 45.5% |
| a3 | 4 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mendataurigoitia usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mendataurigoitia usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mendataurigoitia usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mendataurigoitia usually continues g3 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mendataurigoitia usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mendataurigoitia usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 82 | 37.1% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 46 | 20.8% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 42 | 19.0% | 70.2% |
| e6 | 24 | 10.9% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 15 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 85 | 59.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 27.8% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 11.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia's chess games
All 872 games by Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 417 wins, 156 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 75 | 37/12/26 | 49.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 40 | 20/11/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 54 | 27/5/22 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 50 | 25/6/19 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 48 | 15/13/19 | 31.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/2 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Dec 2024 | Alan Pichot | 2,637 | 89th ch-ESP | B40 |
| Mar 2024 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | B08 |
| Jan 2024 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,575 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 454 | 237.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,328 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2023 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2021 | 18 | 14 | 1,829 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 2,022 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia's chess games?
872 games by Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia, from Aug 2016 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 Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia has played.
What does Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia play on the first move as White?
Across 426 games with White in our database, Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia answers 1...Nc6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia play as White?
As White, Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (75 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 426 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (54 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (48 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 446 games.
What is Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia's FIDE rating?
Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia played?
Our database contains 872 games by Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 417 wins, 156 draws, 297 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia?
872 games by Daniel Tabuenca Mendataurigoitia 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.