Prepare against David Gomez Dieguez
FM · Spain · World #3,938 classical · FIDE ID 22223630
When preparing against David Gomez Dieguez, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 355 games by David Gomez Dieguez, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Gomez Dieguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gomez Dieguez 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 | 2,305 | 2,372 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,280 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,220 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 120 | 60 | 175 | 33.8% |
| As White | 178 | 63 | 27 | 88 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 177 | 57 | 33 | 87 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gomez Dieguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gomez Dieguez's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 72.5% | 48.4% |
| c4 | 48 | 27.0% | 27.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues Nc3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 27.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues Nc3 (15.4% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 57.5% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 26 | 29.9% | 28.8% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
David Gomez Dieguez's chess games
All 355 games by David Gomez Dieguez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Jul 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: 120 wins, 60 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,484 | Sanxenxo Carlos Open 5th | C54 |
| Oct 2021 | Emilio Moreno Tejera | 2,442 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | C50 |
| Aug 2023 | Ana Matnadze | 2,402 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | D11 |
| May 2022 | Peter Keller | 2,377 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Sep 2022 | Victor Garcia Cuenca | 2,369 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 99 | 25.5 | 1,991 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 32 | 17 | 2,337 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,368 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,937 |
| 32nd Ferrol Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| 31st Ferrol Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 13th Figueira da Foz Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gomez Dieguez's chess games?
355 games by David Gomez Dieguez, from Jan 2008 to Jul 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 Gomez Dieguez has played.
What does David Gomez Dieguez play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, David Gomez Dieguez opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gomez Dieguez answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Gomez Dieguez play as White?
As White, David Gomez Dieguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gomez Dieguez play as Black?
As Black, David Gomez Dieguez most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is David Gomez Dieguez's FIDE rating?
David Gomez Dieguez is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Jul 2022).
How many games has David Gomez Dieguez played?
Our database contains 355 games by David Gomez Dieguez, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 60 draws, 175 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gomez Dieguez?
355 games by David Gomez Dieguez 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.