Prepare against Diego Conta
Italy · World #147,634 classical · FIDE ID 835005
When preparing against Diego Conta, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 119 games by Diego Conta, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Diego Conta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Conta 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 | 1,600 | 1,890 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,630 | 1,726 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,757 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 43 | 24 | 52 | 36.1% |
| As White | 60 | 22 | 10 | 28 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 21 | 14 | 24 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Conta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Conta's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 56.7% | 45.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 43.3% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Conta usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Conta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Conta usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Conta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Conta usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Conta usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 53.1% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 34.4% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 62.5% | 15.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
Diego Conta's chess games
All 119 games by Diego Conta 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: 43 wins, 24 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Luigi Enrico Guzzetti | 1,952 | ch-Monza Province | A31 |
| Dec 2009 | Luca Colombo | 1,886 | 30th Milan Crespi Open B | D60 |
| Dec 2009 | Giovanni Cartella | 1,872 | 30th Milan Crespi Open B | D03 |
| Dec 2013 | Alberto Loi | 1,831 | 24th Robecchetto Open B | C30 |
| Aug 2008 | Ferdinando Napoli | 1,829 | 28th Bratto Open B | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceriano Laghetto Open | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 1,710 |
| 28th Bratto Open B | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 1,555 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,711 |
| Milan SSM Open B 08 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,594 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,622 |
| Robecchetto Open B 20th | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Conta's chess games?
119 games by Diego Conta, 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 Diego Conta has played.
What does Diego Conta play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Diego Conta opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Conta answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Diego Conta play as White?
As White, Diego Conta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Conta play as Black?
As Black, Diego Conta most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Diego Conta's FIDE rating?
Diego Conta is currently rated 1,600 in classical chess, 1,630 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Diego Conta played?
Our database contains 119 games by Diego Conta, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 24 draws, 52 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Conta?
119 games by Diego Conta 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.