Prepare against Benjamin Dieguez Novoa
Spain · World #123,290 classical · FIDE ID 1949390
When preparing against Benjamin Dieguez Novoa, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Benjamin Dieguez Novoa, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Dieguez Novoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Dieguez Novoa 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 | 1,664 | 1,802 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,732 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,703 | 1,721 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 23.8% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Dieguez Novoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Dieguez Novoa's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 69.6% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Novoa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Novoa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Novoa usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Novoa usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Novoa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Novoa usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Benjamin Dieguez Novoa's chess games
All 42 games by Benjamin Dieguez Novoa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alberto Palomero Alonso | 1,597 | Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 1700 | A07 |
| Sep 2026 | Adrian Alfaro Aldunate | 1,486 | Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 1700 | B34 |
| Aug 2018 | Lucas Jordao Goncalves | 1,434 | 6th Pontevedra Open B | B01 |
| Aug 2016 | Yakov Yudin | 1,407 | 26th ch-EU U10 | B12 |
| Jun 2016 | Jose Carlos Hernandez Hurtado | 1,356 | ch-ESP U10 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,114 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,279 |
| ch-Gallego U10 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,099 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,267 |
| Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 1700 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-Galicia U14 | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,543 |
| 27th ch-EU U10 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,174 |
| 2nd Ponteareas Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Dieguez Novoa's chess games?
42 games by Benjamin Dieguez Novoa, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Benjamin Dieguez Novoa has played.
What does Benjamin Dieguez Novoa play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Benjamin Dieguez Novoa opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Dieguez Novoa answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Dieguez Novoa play as White?
As White, Benjamin Dieguez Novoa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Dieguez Novoa play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Dieguez Novoa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Benjamin Dieguez Novoa's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Dieguez Novoa is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,703 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (May 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Dieguez Novoa played?
Our database contains 42 games by Benjamin Dieguez Novoa, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Dieguez Novoa?
42 games by Benjamin Dieguez Novoa 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.