Prepare against Diana Mirza
WFM · Ireland · World #36,911 classical · FIDE ID 2503999
When preparing against Diana Mirza, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,254 games by Diana Mirza, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Diana Mirza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diana Mirza 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 | 1,950 | 2,031 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,254 | 297 | 137 | 820 | 23.7% |
| As White | 613 | 159 | 66 | 388 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 641 | 138 | 71 | 432 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diana Mirza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diana Mirza's side.
First moves as White (613 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 322 | 52.5% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 251 | 40.9% | 30.9% |
| b4 | 21 | 3.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mirza usually continues Nf3 (25.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mirza usually continues Nf3 (38.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Mirza usually continues d4 (21.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 30.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mirza usually continues Nf3 (23.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mirza usually continues Nf3 (39.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mirza usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 195 | 56.9% | 30.5% |
| d5 | 81 | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| e5 | 43 | 12.5% | 24.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 89.5% | 27.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.0% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Diana Mirza's chess games
All 1,254 games by Diana Mirza in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 297 wins, 137 draws, 820 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 89 | 24/5/60 | 27.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 66 | 14/8/44 | 21.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 52 | 14/4/34 | 26.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 30 | 9/5/16 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 9/1/18 | 32.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 3/1/21 | 12.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 5/2/15 | 22.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 111 | 30/12/69 | 27.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 71 | 13/5/53 | 18.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 8/4/30 | 19.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 40 | 9/6/25 | 22.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 8/4/25 | 21.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 7/5/22 | 20.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 4/1/18 | 17.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 5/2/14 | 23.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Tomas Kraus | 2,501 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Apr 2025 | Yuliia Osmak | 2,468 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| Mar 2022 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,443 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Dec 2021 | Reynaldo Vera Gonzalez-Quevedo | 2,443 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Aug 2024 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,441 | Speed Chess w Play In 3 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 831 | 171.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 36 | 14 | 1,934 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2014 | 20 | 10.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-IRL w | 2021 | 16 | 11 | 1,975 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 16 | 5 | 1,857 |
| ch-GBR Blitz w | 2019 | 15 | 10 | 1,881 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,653 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 13 | 3 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diana Mirza's chess games?
1,254 games by Diana Mirza, from Sep 2011 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 Diana Mirza has played.
What does Diana Mirza play on the first move as White?
Across 613 games with White in our database, Diana Mirza opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diana Mirza answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Diana Mirza play as White?
As White, Diana Mirza's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (89 games, 27.0% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 21.2% win rate); Colle System (52 games, 26.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 613 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diana Mirza play as Black?
As Black, Diana Mirza most often plays: Sicilian (111 games, 27.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (71 games, 18.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 641 games.
What is Diana Mirza's FIDE rating?
Diana Mirza is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Diana Mirza played?
Our database contains 1,254 games by Diana Mirza, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 137 draws, 820 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diana Mirza?
1,254 games by Diana Mirza 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.