Prepare against Hermes Dalo
CM · Venezuela · World #10,032 classical · FIDE ID 3902544
Our database contains 188 games by Hermes Dalo, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hermes Dalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermes Dalo 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 | 2,169 | 2,240 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,202 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,209 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 60 | 55 | 73 | 31.9% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 27 | 38 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 27 | 28 | 35 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermes Dalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermes Dalo's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 80.6% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 11.2% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dalo usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dalo usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Dalo usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Dalo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Dalo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Dalo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 66.7% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Hermes Dalo's chess games
All 188 games by Hermes Dalo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 60 wins, 55 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,504 | 5th Sabadell Open A | D30 |
| Jul 2015 | Krystian Kuzmicz | 2,475 | 38th Barbera del Valles Open | A52 |
| Mar 2018 | Sayed Arash Akbarinia | 2,371 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | D30 |
| Feb 2018 | Rene Marcial Alonso Garcia | 2,355 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | A49 |
| Feb 2018 | Benjamin Perez Manas | 2,350 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 37th Barbera del Valles Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 3rd Montcada | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| Sant Boi | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,176 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 34th Barbera del Valles Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,117 |
| 2nd Montcada | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,358 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermes Dalo's chess games?
188 games by Hermes Dalo, from Mar 2014 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 Hermes Dalo has played.
What does Hermes Dalo play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Hermes Dalo opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermes Dalo answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hermes Dalo play as White?
As White, Hermes Dalo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermes Dalo play as Black?
As Black, Hermes Dalo most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Hermes Dalo's FIDE rating?
Hermes Dalo is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Hermes Dalo played?
Our database contains 188 games by Hermes Dalo, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 55 draws, 73 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermes Dalo?
188 games by Hermes Dalo 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.