Prepare against Alvaro Diaz Herrero
Spain · World #7,196 classical · FIDE ID 22201572
When preparing against Alvaro Diaz Herrero, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Alvaro Diaz Herrero, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Diaz Herrero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Diaz Herrero 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 | 2,221 | 2,252 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,180 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,202 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 112 | 62 | 86 | 43.1% |
| As White | 124 | 57 | 28 | 39 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 55 | 34 | 47 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Diaz Herrero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Diaz Herrero's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 91.9% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Herrero usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Herrero usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Herrero usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Herrero usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Herrero usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Herrero usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 84.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 91.1% | 43.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Alvaro Diaz Herrero's chess games
All 260 games by Alvaro Diaz Herrero in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 112 wins, 62 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 24 | 14/2/8 | 58.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Juan Ignacio Alonso Arburu | 2,364 | chT-Basque | A70 |
| Apr 2009 | Anna Rudolf | 2,330 | 32nd San Sebastian Open | C11 |
| Jul 2008 | Eric Dominguez Pons | 2,259 | ch-ESP U18 | B96 |
| Jan 2011 | Paul Velten | 2,258 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | D04 |
| Jul 2008 | Alberto Chueca Forcen | 2,254 | ch-ESP U18 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 34 | 14.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2009 | 18 | 17 | 2,252 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2009 | 16 | 10 | 2,195 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,088 |
| Arrecife de Lanzarote Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-Euskadi | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,033 |
| ch-Bizkaia Preferente | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Diaz Herrero's chess games?
260 games by Alvaro Diaz Herrero, from Oct 2006 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 Alvaro Diaz Herrero has played.
What does Alvaro Diaz Herrero play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Alvaro Diaz Herrero opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Diaz Herrero answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Diaz Herrero play as White?
As White, Alvaro Diaz Herrero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Diaz Herrero play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Diaz Herrero most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Alvaro Diaz Herrero's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Diaz Herrero is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Alvaro Diaz Herrero played?
Our database contains 260 games by Alvaro Diaz Herrero, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 62 draws, 86 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Diaz Herrero?
260 games by Alvaro Diaz Herrero 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.