Prepare against Daniel Valiente Zabalza
Spain · World #69,778 classical · FIDE ID 523055774
When preparing against Daniel Valiente Zabalza, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 35 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Valiente Zabalza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Valiente Zabalza 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 | 1,822 | 1,896 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,730 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,884 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 48.6% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 72.2% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Daniel Valiente Zabalza's chess games
All 35 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Angel Naranjo Alamurean | 1,736 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Lucas Martin Gonzalez | 1,708 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U10 | E71 |
| Jul 2026 | Mar Minguez Mendoza | 1,635 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U10 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Julio Monteserin Esteban | 1,620 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | D37 |
| Jul 2026 | Jorge Agullo Madueno | 1,615 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U08 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,722 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U10 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,766 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,841 |
| ch-ESP U10 rapid | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,376 |
| X Open Internacional Rápidas Quart de Poblet | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,726 |
| Group B - U1900 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Valiente Zabalza's chess games?
35 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza, from May 2024 to Aug 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 Valiente Zabalza has played.
What does Daniel Valiente Zabalza play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Daniel Valiente Zabalza opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Valiente Zabalza answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Valiente Zabalza play as White?
As White, Daniel Valiente Zabalza's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Valiente Zabalza play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Valiente Zabalza most often plays: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Daniel Valiente Zabalza's FIDE rating?
Daniel Valiente Zabalza is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Daniel Valiente Zabalza played?
Our database contains 35 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Valiente Zabalza?
35 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza 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.