Prepare against David Alejandro Vargas Diaz
Colombia · World #50,295 classical · FIDE ID 4463900
When preparing against David Alejandro Vargas Diaz, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 42.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 124 games by David Alejandro Vargas Diaz, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Alejandro Vargas Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Alejandro Vargas 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 | 1,892 | 1,992 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,982 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,037 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 65 | 12 | 45 | 52.4% |
| As White | 66 | 32 | 8 | 24 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 33 | 4 | 21 | 56.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Alejandro Vargas Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Alejandro Vargas Diaz's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 62 | 93.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Diaz usually continues a3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Diaz usually continues e4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
David Alejandro Vargas Diaz's chess games
All 124 games by David Alejandro Vargas Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 65 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 12/3/11 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 25 | 15/2/8 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel | 2,083 | COL Subzt 2.3.4 | E32 |
| Mar 2023 | Miller Duvan Dominguez Rincon | 2,030 | Teusaquillo Rapid Open | D40 |
| Apr 2025 | William Ballesteros Lopez | 2,028 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B21 |
| Sep 2026 | Angel Joel Ladino Hernandez | 2,027 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 9no | A16 |
| Apr 2025 | Henry Jose Tirado Veliz | 2,008 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 9no | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,578 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,873 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 4to | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,966 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,953 |
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Where can I find David Alejandro Vargas Diaz's chess games?
124 games by David Alejandro Vargas Diaz, from Dec 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 David Alejandro Vargas Diaz has played.
What does David Alejandro Vargas Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, David Alejandro Vargas Diaz opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Alejandro Vargas Diaz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does David Alejandro Vargas Diaz play as White?
As White, David Alejandro Vargas Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Alejandro Vargas Diaz play as Black?
As Black, David Alejandro Vargas Diaz most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is David Alejandro Vargas Diaz's FIDE rating?
David Alejandro Vargas Diaz is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Apr 2017).
How many games has David Alejandro Vargas Diaz played?
Our database contains 124 games by David Alejandro Vargas Diaz, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Alejandro Vargas Diaz?
124 games by David Alejandro Vargas 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.