Prepare against Martin Daneri
CM · Argentina · World #21,917 classical · FIDE ID 104981
When preparing against Martin Daneri, expect 1.d4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 512 games by Martin Daneri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Daneri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Daneri 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 | 2,041 | 2,240 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,135 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,135 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 512 | 214 | 107 | 191 | 41.8% |
| As White | 265 | 117 | 56 | 92 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 247 | 97 | 51 | 99 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Daneri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Daneri's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 36.2% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 88 | 33.2% | 44.9% |
| c4 | 32 | 12.1% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 21 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 13 | 4.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Daneri usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Daneri usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Daneri usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Daneri usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Daneri usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Daneri usually continues d3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 86 | 72.9% | 49.4% |
| c5 | 27 | 22.9% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 46.7% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 27 | 36.0% | 42.6% |
| f5 | 8 | 10.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Martin Daneri's chess games
All 512 games by Martin Daneri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 214 wins, 107 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 17/8/14 | 43.6% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 37 | 18/5/14 | 48.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Henry Urday Caceres | 2,450 | Havana Open | A21 |
| Jun 2022 | David Larino Nieto | 2,444 | Neuquen Las Balsas Open | C01 |
| Nov 2017 | Juan Pablo Hobaica | 2,398 | Mar de Ajo Open 4th | A85 |
| Jan 1991 | Gustavo Kanefsck | 2,380 | Mar del Plata Open | A08 |
| Aug 2005 | Alvaro Blanco Fernandez | 2,367 | 3rd American Continental | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 2,133 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 2002 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
| Ramos Mejia Memorial | 2009 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,305 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,243 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Daneri's chess games?
512 games by Martin Daneri, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Daneri has played.
What does Martin Daneri play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Martin Daneri opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Daneri answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Martin Daneri play as White?
As White, Martin Daneri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 43.6% win rate); London System (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Daneri play as Black?
As Black, Martin Daneri most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (37 games, 48.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Martin Daneri's FIDE rating?
Martin Daneri is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Martin Daneri played?
Our database contains 512 games by Martin Daneri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 107 draws, 191 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Daneri?
512 games by Martin Daneri 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.