Prepare against Dario Valencia Escobar
Colombia · World #89,579 classical · FIDE ID 4428595
When preparing against Dario Valencia Escobar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Dario Valencia Escobar, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dario Valencia Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dario Valencia Escobar 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 | 1,760 | 1,985 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 30.6% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dario Valencia Escobar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dario Valencia Escobar's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Escobar usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Escobar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Dario Valencia Escobar's chess games
All 36 games by Dario Valencia Escobar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Diego Vallejo | 1,757 | 2nd Sabaneta Open B | B34 |
| Jun 2023 | Leonardo Jesus Ramirez Andrade | 1,737 | 2nd Sabaneta Open B | B25 |
| Jun 2023 | Efrain Hoyos Campuzano | 1,734 | 2nd Sabaneta Open B | B27 |
| Aug 2023 | Mauricio Osorio Jaramillo | 1,506 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | B20 |
| Mar 2024 | Thomas Villada Londono | 1,500 | ch-COL sf | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,359 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,861 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,491 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dario Valencia Escobar's chess games?
36 games by Dario Valencia Escobar, from Sep 2011 to Jul 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 Dario Valencia Escobar has played.
What does Dario Valencia Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Dario Valencia Escobar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dario Valencia Escobar answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dario Valencia Escobar play as White?
As White, Dario Valencia Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dario Valencia Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Dario Valencia Escobar most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dario Valencia Escobar's FIDE rating?
Dario Valencia Escobar is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Dario Valencia Escobar played?
Our database contains 36 games by Dario Valencia Escobar, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dario Valencia Escobar?
36 games by Dario Valencia Escobar 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.