Prepare against Diego Calens
Argentina · World #24,511 classical · FIDE ID 117951
When preparing against Diego Calens, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Diego Calens, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Diego Calens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Calens 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 | 2,021 | 2,148 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,114 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,945 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 67 | 36 | 101 | 32.8% |
| As White | 104 | 36 | 19 | 49 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 100 | 31 | 17 | 52 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Calens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Calens's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 51.9% | 35.2% |
| e4 | 27 | 26.0% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 20.2% | 31.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 35.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Calens usually continues c4 (36.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Calens usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Calens usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 72.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Calens usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Calens usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Calens usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 78.8% | 56.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Diego Calens's chess games
All 204 games by Diego Calens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 67 wins, 36 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,461 | Santa Fe Perez Cup | C01 |
| Dec 2018 | Ernesto Mendez | 2,340 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | E00 |
| Jan 2025 | Andrei Purygin | 2,335 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Nov 2002 | Enrique Arguinariz | 2,308 | Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | B38 |
| Mar 2025 | A Yevchenko | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 60 | 17 | 2,000 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,021 |
| 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,191 |
| Buenos Aires CC Argentino | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,993 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,987 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,972 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Calens's chess games?
204 games by Diego Calens, from Jul 2006 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 Calens has played.
What does Diego Calens play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Diego Calens opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Calens answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Diego Calens play as White?
As White, Diego Calens's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Calens play as Black?
As Black, Diego Calens most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Diego Calens's FIDE rating?
Diego Calens is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Diego Calens played?
Our database contains 204 games by Diego Calens, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 36 draws, 101 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Calens?
204 games by Diego Calens 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.