Prepare against Cristian Fernandez Diaz
FM · Spain · World #7,356 classical · FIDE ID 22256687
When preparing against Cristian Fernandez Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 646 games by Cristian Fernandez Diaz, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Fernandez Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Fernandez Diaz 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 | 2,218 | 2,376 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,304 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,288 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 646 | 281 | 163 | 202 | 43.5% |
| As White | 326 | 156 | 71 | 99 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 320 | 125 | 92 | 103 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Fernandez Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Fernandez Diaz's side.
First moves as White (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 271 | 83.1% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 28 | 8.6% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.5% | 30.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 53.0% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 28 | 16.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 15 | 9.0% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.8% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.4% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 58.5% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 17 | 18.1% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Cristian Fernandez Diaz's chess games
All 646 games by Cristian Fernandez Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 281 wins, 163 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 16/2/11 | 55.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 8/7/13 | 28.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Andersen,Mad | 2,559 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | B12 |
| Dec 2023 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,536 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Sep 2023 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,524 | Titled Tue Late | E15 |
| May 2020 | Razvan Preotu | 2,487 | Titled Tue | B14 |
| Jul 2016 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,477 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 56 | 22 | 2,240 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 29 | 16 | 2,331 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 28 | 19 | 2,422 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Mollet del Valles A | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,949 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open A | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| Barcelona Christmas IM | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Fernandez Diaz's chess games?
646 games by Cristian Fernandez Diaz, from Oct 2008 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 Cristian Fernandez Diaz has played.
What does Cristian Fernandez Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 326 games with White in our database, Cristian Fernandez Diaz opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Fernandez Diaz answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Cristian Fernandez Diaz play as White?
As White, Cristian Fernandez Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 326 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Fernandez Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Fernandez Diaz most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Cristian Fernandez Diaz's FIDE rating?
Cristian Fernandez Diaz is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Cristian Fernandez Diaz played?
Our database contains 646 games by Cristian Fernandez Diaz, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 163 draws, 202 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Fernandez Diaz?
646 games by Cristian Fernandez Diaz 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.