Prepare against Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla
Mexico · World #29,399 classical · FIDE ID 5169810
When preparing against Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla 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 | 1,990 | 2,051 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,071 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 62 | 20 | 72 | 40.3% |
| As White | 81 | 37 | 10 | 34 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 25 | 10 | 38 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 76.5% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 23.5% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Escamilla usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Escamilla usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Escamilla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Escamilla usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Escamilla usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Escamilla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 51.2% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 12 | 29.3% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 66.7% |
Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla's chess games
All 154 games by Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 62 wins, 20 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Adrian Garcia Hernandez | 2,149 | 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Marvin Andres Guevara Ruiz | 2,149 | Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | B30 |
| Nov 2023 | Juan Octavio Ruiz Perez | 2,100 | ch-MEX | C55 |
| Dec 2024 | Karen Gutierrez Espinosa | 2,088 | 34th Carlos Torre Mem | B15 |
| Dec 2024 | Guadalupe Montano Vicente | 2,043 | 34th Carlos Torre Mem | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,019 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,947 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,621 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,816 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| XIV Copa Independencia | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,973 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,758 |
| 34th Carlos Torre Mem | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla's chess games?
154 games by Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla, from Oct 2021 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 Zinedine Leal Escamilla has played.
What does Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla play as White?
As White, Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla's FIDE rating?
Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla played?
Our database contains 154 games by Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 20 draws, 72 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla?
154 games by Daniel Zinedine Leal Escamilla 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.