Prepare against David Blanco Diez
FM · Spain · World #4,325 classical · FIDE ID 32032927
When preparing against David Blanco Diez, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 32.8% over 64 games.
Our database contains 644 games by David Blanco Diez, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Blanco Diez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Blanco Diez 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 | 2,294 | 2,325 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,287 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,183 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 644 | 284 | 46 | 314 | 44.1% |
| As White | 328 | 168 | 24 | 136 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 316 | 116 | 22 | 178 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Blanco Diez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Blanco Diez's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 179 | 54.6% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 85 | 25.9% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 60 | 18.3% | 53.3% |
| f3 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Diez usually continues b3 (58.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Diez usually continues b3 (59.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Diez usually continues b3 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Diez usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Diez usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Diez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 53.7% | 40.8% |
| g6 | 43 | 26.5% | 37.2% |
| e5 | 25 | 15.4% | 34.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.5% | 87.5% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 43.9% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 24 | 24.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 17 | 17.3% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 13.3% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
David Blanco Diez's chess games
All 644 games by David Blanco Diez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 284 wins, 46 draws, 314 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 102 | 58/5/39 | 56.9% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 47 | 29/1/17 | 61.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 21/4/39 | 32.8% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/2/21 | 37.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,516 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Dec 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,485 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jan 2024 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,482 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Dec 2023 | Loic Travadon | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 527 | 252.5 | 2,177 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,989 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,291 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 2,198 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,891 |
| 24th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,847 |
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,664 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Blanco Diez's chess games?
644 games by David Blanco Diez, from May 2013 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 Blanco Diez has played.
What does David Blanco Diez play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, David Blanco Diez opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Blanco Diez answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does David Blanco Diez play as White?
As White, David Blanco Diez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (102 games, 56.9% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (47 games, 61.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Blanco Diez play as Black?
As Black, David Blanco Diez most often plays: Modern Defense (64 games, 32.8% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is David Blanco Diez's FIDE rating?
David Blanco Diez is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Blanco Diez played?
Our database contains 644 games by David Blanco Diez, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 46 draws, 314 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Blanco Diez?
644 games by David Blanco Diez 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.