Prepare against Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez
IM · Spain · World #4,147 classical · FIDE ID 2229498
When preparing against Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 466 games by Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez 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 | 2,299 | 2,399 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,415 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,360 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 466 | 197 | 156 | 113 | 42.3% |
| As White | 234 | 100 | 77 | 57 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 232 | 97 | 79 | 56 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 88.9% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 9.4% | 61.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 41.1% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 22.3% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 22.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 8.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.4% | 91.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 20 | 27.8% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 27.8% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.9% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez's chess games
All 466 games by Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 197 wins, 156 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 40 | 12/14/14 | 30.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 16/12/3 | 51.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Jordi Magem Badals | 2,589 | ch-ESP | C15 |
| Aug 2017 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,498 | 5th Pontevedra Open | B90 |
| Aug 2005 | Maikel Liber Gongora Reyes | 2,466 | Villagarcia de Arosa Open | C18 |
| Aug 2011 | Ivan Gonzalez Menendez | 2,448 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp1 | B44 |
| Dec 2016 | Ivan Valles Moreno | 2,443 | 5th Pontevedra Tilve Memorial | C76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2021 | 43 | 21 | 2,330 |
| Pedrido Memorial | 2006 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2002 | 14 | 9 | 2,225 |
| ch-Galicia U16 | 2001 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2004 | 12 | 9 | 2,317 |
| 4th Pontevedra Open | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,307 |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,324 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez's chess games?
466 games by Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez, from Apr 2003 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 Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez has played.
What does Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games).
What openings does Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 466 games by Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 156 draws, 113 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez?
466 games by Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez 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.