Prepare against Fernando Daza Samboni
Colombia · World #41,923 classical · FIDE ID 4413610
When preparing against Fernando Daza Samboni, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by Fernando Daza Samboni, covering Aug 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Daza Samboni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Daza Samboni 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 | 1,927 | 1,927 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,915 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 43.2% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 47.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 246 rated games against 145 different opponents, across 38 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 212 | 113 | 56 | 43 | 53.3% | 1,715 | 1,828 | 22 |
| Rapid | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 70.6% | 1,659 | 1,852 | 20 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 23 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 4.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 160 | 97 | 45 | 18 | 60.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 34 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1,738 | 1,953 |
| 2024 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1,731 | 1,898 |
| 2023 | 46 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 1,586 | 1,731 |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1,595 | 1,728 |
| 2021 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1,669 | 1,819 |
| 2019 | 25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1,657 | 1,814 |
| 2018 | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1,685 | 1,970 |
| 2017 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1,661 | 1,901 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1,828 | 1,828 |
| 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1,675 | 1,846 |
| 2013 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1,994 | 1,823 |
| 2012 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 1,940 | 1,817 |
| 2011 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1,971 | 1,921 |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2,158 | 1,758 |
Where Fernando Daza Samboni has played
Colombia (28) · Argentina (2) · Brazil (2) · Costa Rica (1) · Ecuador (1) · Spain (1) · Guatemala (1) · India (1) · Mexico (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Daza Samboni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Daza Samboni's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Samboni usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Samboni usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Samboni usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Fernando Daza Samboni's chess games
All 37 games by Fernando Daza Samboni in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Hernan Pelaez | 1,928 | ch-COL sf | E01 |
| Jun 2011 | Eugenio Corpus | 1,814 | ch-COL sf | D03 |
| Dec 2019 | Javier Martinez Quintero | 1,767 | ch-COL Visually impaired | D31 |
| Dec 2019 | Jose Gabriel Cuellar | 1,659 | ch-COL Visually impaired | A46 |
| Jun 2022 | Christian Camilo Ramirez Oviedo | 1,637 | Bogota El Tablazo Open B | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Visually impaired | 2019 | 12 | 8 | 1,778 |
| ch-COL sf | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,920 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,816 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Daza Samboni's chess games?
37 games by Fernando Daza Samboni, from Aug 2012 to Oct 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 Fernando Daza Samboni has played.
What does Fernando Daza Samboni play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Fernando Daza Samboni opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Daza Samboni answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Fernando Daza Samboni play as White?
As White, Fernando Daza Samboni's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Daza Samboni play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Daza Samboni most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Fernando Daza Samboni's FIDE rating?
Fernando Daza Samboni is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Fernando Daza Samboni played?
Our database contains 37 games by Fernando Daza Samboni, covering Aug 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 9 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Daza Samboni?
37 games by Fernando Daza Samboni 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.