Prepare against Horacio Saldano Dayer
IM · Spain · World #2,528 classical · FIDE ID 103411
Our database contains 1,282 games by Horacio Saldano Dayer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Horacio Saldano Dayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horacio Saldano Dayer 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 | 2,357 | 2,502 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,474 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,474 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,282 | 527 | 505 | 250 | 41.1% |
| As White | 643 | 291 | 250 | 102 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 639 | 236 | 255 | 148 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horacio Saldano Dayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horacio Saldano Dayer's side.
First moves as White (643 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 38.9% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 203 | 31.6% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 101 | 15.7% | 69.8% |
| c4 | 69 | 10.7% | 68.1% |
| g3 | 15 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dayer usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dayer usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dayer usually continues d4 (75.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Dayer usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Dayer usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Dayer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 43.0% | 62.3% |
| e5 | 62 | 19.3% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 55 | 17.1% | 56.4% |
| d6 | 27 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.8% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 61.4% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 44 | 19.3% | 46.6% |
| f5 | 17 | 7.5% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.4% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Horacio Saldano Dayer's chess games
All 1,282 games by Horacio Saldano Dayer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 527 wins, 505 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 44 | 23/11/10 | 52.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 39 | 20/16/3 | 51.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 33 | 5/23/5 | 15.2% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19 | 11/7/1 | 57.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 7/10/1 | 38.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 44 | 19/15/10 | 43.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 36 | 15/15/6 | 41.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 25 | 3/15/7 | 12.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 10/8/1 | 52.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jan 2011 | Diego Flores | 2,628 | 1st Campinas Rocha Memorial | B42 |
| Mar 2002 | Zoltan Gyimesi | 2,606 | 9th Linares Anibal Open | D17 |
| Feb 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,593 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Jan 1996 | Gilberto Milos | 2,565 | Buenos Aires Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 93 | 42 | 2,227 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,356 |
| Rosario | 2018 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,405 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,405 |
| Buenos Aires Yael Torre Blanca B | 2016 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,358 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1994 | 15 | 8 | 2,411 |
| Buenos Aires JM ITT1 | 1995 | 14 | 5 | 2,233 |
| 1st Campinas Rocha Memorial | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,422 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Manuel Ocantos (15 games) · Claudio Javier Minzer (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horacio Saldano Dayer's chess games?
1,282 games by Horacio Saldano Dayer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Horacio Saldano Dayer has played.
What does Horacio Saldano Dayer play on the first move as White?
Across 643 games with White in our database, Horacio Saldano Dayer opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horacio Saldano Dayer answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Horacio Saldano Dayer play as White?
As White, Horacio Saldano Dayer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 52.3% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 15.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 643 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horacio Saldano Dayer play as Black?
As Black, Horacio Saldano Dayer most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 12.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 639 games.
What is Horacio Saldano Dayer's FIDE rating?
Horacio Saldano Dayer is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Horacio Saldano Dayer played?
Our database contains 1,282 games by Horacio Saldano Dayer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 527 wins, 505 draws, 250 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horacio Saldano Dayer?
1,282 games by Horacio Saldano Dayer 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.