Prepare against David Dagua
Colombia · World #120,885 classical · FIDE ID 4450698
When preparing against David Dagua, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by David Dagua, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Dagua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Dagua 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 | 1,671 | 1,709 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,752 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 30.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Dagua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Dagua's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Dagua usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dagua usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Dagua usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dagua usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dagua usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Dagua usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
David Dagua's chess games
All 33 games by David Dagua in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Lucas Giraldo Bohorquez | 1,733 | ch-COL Visually Disabled | D36 |
| Dec 2008 | Guillermo Dabraccio | 1,668 | Cali Open C | D10 |
| Dec 2019 | Juan Fernandez Maza | 1,614 | ch-COL Visually Disabled | D53 |
| Dec 2008 | Luis Alberto Lopez | 1,600 | Cali Open C | B06 |
| Dec 2008 | Oscar Alfonso Munoz | 1,600 | Cali Open C | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cali Region | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,575 |
| Cali Valle Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,754 |
| Cali Open C | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,650 |
| ch-COL Visually Disabled | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,727 |
| Cali Masificacion Open U2050 | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-COL Physically limited 3rd | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| Santiago de Cali Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,657 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Dagua's chess games?
33 games by David Dagua, from Sep 2016 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 David Dagua has played.
What does David Dagua play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, David Dagua opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Dagua answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does David Dagua play as White?
As White, David Dagua's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Dagua play as Black?
As Black, David Dagua most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Dagua's FIDE rating?
David Dagua is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,709 (Sep 2025).
How many games has David Dagua played?
Our database contains 33 games by David Dagua, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Dagua?
33 games by David Dagua 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.