Prepare against Diego Del Rey
IM · Spain · World #4,969 classical · FIDE ID 102164
When preparing against Diego Del Rey, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,278 games by Diego Del Rey, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Diego Del Rey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Del Rey 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 | 2,274 | 2,431 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,365 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,415 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,278 | 521 | 444 | 311 | 40.8% |
| As White | 624 | 276 | 224 | 123 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 654 | 245 | 220 | 188 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Del Rey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Del Rey's side.
First moves as White (622 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 482 | 77.5% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 90 | 14.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 6.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.1% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rey usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rey usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rey usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rey usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rey usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rey usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 50.3% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 42 | 14.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 42 | 14.2% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 34 | 11.5% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 25 | 8.4% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 53.3% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 57 | 26.6% | 40.4% |
| d6 | 33 | 15.4% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Diego Del Rey's chess games
All 1,278 games by Diego Del Rey in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 521 wins, 444 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 75 | 40/27/8 | 53.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 62 | 23/31/8 | 37.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 48 | 26/9/13 | 54.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 22/9/12 | 51.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 39 | 22/10/7 | 56.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 15/2/7 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 48 | 26/13/9 | 54.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 44 | 19/15/10 | 43.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 35 | 6/19/10 | 17.1% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 16/5/4 | 64.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 3/15/6 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 19 | 1/8/9 | 5.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,599 | Pau Open | C41 |
| Feb 2019 | Daniel Forcen Esteban | 2,567 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr-A | B22 |
| Aug 2007 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,567 | chT-ESP CECLUB Norte Div 1 | D94 |
| Jan 2001 | Javier B. Campos Moreno | 2,524 | Medina del Campo Open | B07 |
| Feb 2012 | Roberto Cifuentes Parada | 2,523 | chT-Aragon Honor GrA | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 54 | 29.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2023 | 30 | 15 | 2,356 |
| chT-Aragon | 2008 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,345 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2017 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,415 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2016 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,460 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,391 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 17 | 10 | 2,276 |
| Faro Open | 1999 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,521 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Diego Adla (25 games) · Sergio Garza Marco (13 games) · Pablo Glavina (12 games) · Daniel Forcen Esteban (12 games) · Roberto Cifuentes Parada (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Del Rey's chess games?
1,278 games by Diego Del Rey, from Apr 2003 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 Diego Del Rey has played.
What does Diego Del Rey play on the first move as White?
Across 622 games with White in our database, Diego Del Rey opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Del Rey answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Diego Del Rey play as White?
As White, Diego Del Rey's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (75 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 37.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (48 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 624 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Del Rey play as Black?
As Black, Diego Del Rey most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 17.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 654 games.
What is Diego Del Rey's FIDE rating?
Diego Del Rey is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Diego Del Rey played?
Our database contains 1,278 games by Diego Del Rey, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 521 wins, 444 draws, 311 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Del Rey?
1,278 games by Diego Del Rey 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.