Prepare against Daniel Hidalgo Diaz
IM · Cuba · World #2,423 classical · FIDE ID 3528758
When preparing against Daniel Hidalgo Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Daniel Hidalgo Diaz, covering Jun 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Hidalgo Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Hidalgo 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 | 2,363 | 2,405 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,433 | 2,433 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,474 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 63 | 62 | 22 | 42.9% |
| As White | 78 | 39 | 30 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 24 | 32 | 13 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Hidalgo Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Hidalgo Diaz's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 88.5% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …b6 (1% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Diaz usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Diaz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Diaz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 97.2% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 78.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel Hidalgo Diaz's chess games
All 147 games by Daniel Hidalgo Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Oct 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: 63 wins, 62 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/13/1 | 12.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,440 | 62nd ch-CUB | E10 |
| Jul 2026 | Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi | 2,410 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Raymond Daniel Azahares Serrano | 2,398 | Havana U20 | E09 |
| Jul 2026 | Felix Jose Ynojosa Aponte | 2,396 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | E14 |
| Jul 2026 | Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno | 2,392 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 11 | 2,425 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,405 |
| Havana U20 | 2024 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,546 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,355 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,327 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,263 |
| ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| 34th Carlos Torre Mem | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Hidalgo Diaz's chess games?
147 games by Daniel Hidalgo Diaz, from Jun 2017 to Oct 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 Daniel Hidalgo Diaz has played.
What does Daniel Hidalgo Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Daniel Hidalgo Diaz opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Hidalgo Diaz answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Daniel Hidalgo Diaz play as White?
As White, Daniel Hidalgo Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Colle System (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Hidalgo Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Hidalgo Diaz most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Daniel Hidalgo Diaz's FIDE rating?
Daniel Hidalgo Diaz is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,433 in rapid and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Daniel Hidalgo Diaz played?
Our database contains 147 games by Daniel Hidalgo Diaz, covering Jun 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 62 draws, 22 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Hidalgo Diaz?
147 games by Daniel Hidalgo 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.