Prepare against David Varela Peteira
Spain · World #47,421 classical · FIDE ID 32020139
Our database contains 34 games by David Varela Peteira, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Varela Peteira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Varela Peteira 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 | 1,904 | 1,929 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,983 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,943 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Varela Peteira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Varela Peteira's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Peteira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Peteira usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Peteira usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Peteira usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
David Varela Peteira's chess games
All 34 games by David Varela Peteira in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Francisco Orantes Taboada | 2,244 | 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | D78 |
| Sep 2020 | Horacio Penafiel | 2,179 | Arcelor Mittal Open | E32 |
| Sep 2020 | Arturo Machaca | 1,888 | Arcelor Mittal Open | A07 |
| Jul 2016 | Luis Eugenio Alonso Garuti | 1,880 | 31st Ferrol Open | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Martin Pena Varela | 1,835 | 32nd Ferrol Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,075 |
| 31st Ferrol Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,879 |
| 32nd Ferrol Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,888 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Varela Peteira's chess games?
34 games by David Varela Peteira, from May 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 David Varela Peteira has played.
What does David Varela Peteira play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, David Varela Peteira opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Varela Peteira answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does David Varela Peteira play as White?
As White, David Varela Peteira's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Varela Peteira play as Black?
As Black, David Varela Peteira most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is David Varela Peteira's FIDE rating?
David Varela Peteira is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Apr 2025).
How many games has David Varela Peteira played?
Our database contains 34 games by David Varela Peteira, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Varela Peteira?
34 games by David Varela Peteira 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.