Prepare against Daniel Varela
Argentina · World #15,118 classical · FIDE ID 112534
Our database contains 118 games by Daniel Varela, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Varela 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 | 2,104 | 2,236 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,064 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,155 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 36 | 28 | 54 | 30.5% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 12 | 35 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Varela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Varela's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 63.6% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 21.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Varela usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Varela usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Varela usually continues d5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Varela usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 61.1% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Varela's chess games
All 118 games by Daniel Varela in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A99 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Facundo Quiroga | 2,328 | Pinamar Carilo | E76 |
| Sep 2004 | Claudio Triunfetti | 2,256 | 79th ch-ARG | A57 |
| Oct 2004 | Fernando Pedro | 2,255 | 79th ch-ARG | B07 |
| Nov 2025 | Noureddine Hannoun | 2,240 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | C37 |
| Jan 2001 | Jorge Jaime Bibiloni | 2,224 | ch-ARG sf | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf | 2001 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,194 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,089 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Banfield I IRT CAB | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| 77th ch-ARG | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,238 |
| Pinamar Carilo | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,345 |
| Carilo Magistral 2nd | 2005 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Varela's chess games?
118 games by Daniel Varela, from Apr 2003 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 Varela has played.
What does Daniel Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Daniel Varela opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Varela answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Daniel Varela play as White?
As White, Daniel Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Varela play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Varela most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Daniel Varela's FIDE rating?
Daniel Varela is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Daniel Varela played?
Our database contains 118 games by Daniel Varela, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Varela?
118 games by Daniel Varela 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.