Prepare against Diego Herman
CM · Austria · World #8,242 classical · FIDE ID 104833
When preparing against Diego Herman, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Diego Herman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Diego Herman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Herman 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 | 2,200 | 2,227 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,203 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,185 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 65 | 39 | 69 | 37.6% |
| As White | 92 | 43 | 19 | 30 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 22 | 20 | 39 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Herman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Herman's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 57.6% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 28.3% | 65.4% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 9.8% | 72.2% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Herman usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Herman usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Herman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 43.1% | 38.6% |
| d6 | 18 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.7% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Diego Herman's chess games
All 173 games by Diego Herman 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: 65 wins, 39 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Maximiliano Ginzburg | 2,450 | Clarin Open | C26 |
| Jan 1995 | Jaime Emma | 2,405 | Clarin Open | A10 |
| Jan 1992 | Roberto Servat | 2,395 | ch-ARG sf | B23 |
| Mar 2003 | Ruslan Kashtanov | 2,389 | Internet Section 17-B | C00 |
| Aug 2019 | Serkan Soysal | 2,388 | Vienna Open | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf | 1998 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,272 |
| 86th ch-ARG | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,169 |
| ch-ARG U26 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| Internet Section 17-B | 2003 | 8 | 6 | 2,556 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Herman's chess games?
173 games by Diego Herman, 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 Herman has played.
What does Diego Herman play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Diego Herman opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Herman answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Diego Herman play as White?
As White, Diego Herman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Dunst Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Herman play as Black?
As Black, Diego Herman most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Diego Herman's FIDE rating?
Diego Herman is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Diego Herman played?
Our database contains 173 games by Diego Herman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 39 draws, 69 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Herman?
173 games by Diego Herman 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.