Prepare against Diego Jimenez Gamboa
CRI · World #92,235 classical · FIDE ID 6558836
When preparing against Diego Jimenez Gamboa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Diego Jimenez Gamboa, covering May 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Diego Jimenez Gamboa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Jimenez Gamboa 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 | 1,754 | 1,799 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,590 | 1,598 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,562 | 1,579 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 225 rated games against 177 different opponents, across 31 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 101 | 53 | 24 | 24 | 52.5% | 1,651 | 1,691 | 13 |
| Rapid | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 65.2% | 1,714 | 1,381 | 6 |
| Blitz | 21 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 71.4% | 1,522 | 1,522 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 48 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 25.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 47 | 16 | 10 | 64.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 23 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 36 | 7 | 12 | 1,679 | 1,785 |
| 2025 | 83 | 47 | 16 | 20 | 1,630 | 1,703 |
| 2024 | 71 | 47 | 11 | 13 | 1,554 | 1,584 |
| 2023 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1,017 | 1,017 |
Where Diego Jimenez Gamboa has played
Costa Rica (28) · Peru (2) · Colombia (1) · Mexico (1) · Puerto Rico (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Jimenez Gamboa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Jimenez Gamboa's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gamboa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Gamboa usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gamboa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Diego Jimenez Gamboa's chess games
All 32 games by Diego Jimenez Gamboa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Leandro Alvarez Alburquerque | 2,002 | Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | O14 | B30 |
| Nov 2026 | Estefania Garcia Rojas | 1,668 | Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | Blitz | O14 | B02 |
| Jul 2026 | Javier Alonso Chinchilla Solis | 1,645 | Costa Rica Campeonato Nacional Impares 2026 | O15 | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Justin Said Rincon Dimate | 1,638 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | B76 |
| Jul 2026 | Victor Ivan Arauz Morales | 1,575 | Costa Rica Campeonato Nacional Impares 2026 | O15 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-12 Abs | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,722 |
| Costa Rica Campeonato Nacional Impares 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,757 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,670 |
| Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,541 |
| Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | O14 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,673 |
| JDN Costa Rica 2026 Rapido | U12AbsEquip | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,808 |
| JDN Costa Rica 2026 Blitz | U12AbsEquip | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,846 |
| JDN Costa Rica 2026 Clásico | U12AbsEquip | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Jimenez Gamboa's chess games?
32 games by Diego Jimenez Gamboa, from May 2024 to Nov 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 Jimenez Gamboa has played.
What does Diego Jimenez Gamboa play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Diego Jimenez Gamboa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Jimenez Gamboa answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Diego Jimenez Gamboa play as White?
As White, Diego Jimenez Gamboa's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Jimenez Gamboa play as Black?
As Black, Diego Jimenez Gamboa most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Diego Jimenez Gamboa's FIDE rating?
Diego Jimenez Gamboa is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,590 in rapid and 1,562 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Diego Jimenez Gamboa played?
Our database contains 32 games by Diego Jimenez Gamboa, covering May 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Jimenez Gamboa?
32 games by Diego Jimenez Gamboa 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.