Prepare against Daniel Valiente Zabalza
Spain · World #73,956 classical · FIDE ID 523055774
Our database contains 32 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza, covering May 2024 to Jul 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 | 1,809 | 1,896 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,730 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,884 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 53.1% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 81.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 81.3% score
- …f5 (38% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zabalza usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% 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 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Daniel Valiente Zabalza's chess games
All 32 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 9 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% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 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% |
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% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 | B50 |
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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Valiente Zabalza's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 32 of Daniel Valiente Zabalza's games from May 2024 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Daniel Valiente Zabalza has played.
What does Daniel Valiente Zabalza play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Daniel Valiente Zabalza opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Valiente Zabalza answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% 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 16 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 16 games.
What is Daniel Valiente Zabalza's FIDE rating?
Daniel Valiente Zabalza is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,702 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 32 games by Daniel Valiente Zabalza, covering May 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Valiente Zabalza?
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