Prepare against Diego Jimenez Leyva
Cuba · World #19,009 classical · FIDE ID 3534235
When preparing against Diego Jimenez Leyva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 31 games by Diego Jimenez Leyva, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Diego Jimenez Leyva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Jimenez Leyva 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 | 2,067 | 2,088 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,905 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 61.3% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 60.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 229 rated games against 173 different opponents, across 35 events in 7 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 | 156 | 60 | 54 | 42 | 38.5% | 1,848 | 1,873 | 10 |
| Rapid | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.3% | 1,678 | 1,803 | 4 |
| Blitz | 43 | 26 | 5 | 12 | 60.5% | 1,758 | 1,888 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 102 | 19 | 36 | 47 | 18.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 104 | 69 | 23 | 12 | 66.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 33 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 1,953 | 1,996 |
| 2025 | 87 | 38 | 26 | 23 | 1,870 | 1,937 |
| 2024 | 72 | 37 | 20 | 15 | 1,734 | 1,823 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,796 | 1,556 |
| 2022 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1,493 | 1,493 |
Where Diego Jimenez Leyva has played
United States (22) · Paraguay (3) · Peru (3) · Colombia (2) · Cuba (2) · Puerto Rico (2) · Honduras (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Jimenez Leyva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Jimenez Leyva's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Leyva usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Leyva usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Leyva usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Diego Jimenez Leyva's chess games
All 31 games by Diego Jimenez Leyva in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Miguel Angel Guevara Garcia | 1,929 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | C11 |
| Sep 2026 | Ayush Maddikonda | 1,891 | 2026 Harvey Lerman Florida State Championship | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Miguel Angel Galvis Cala | 1,859 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Uriel Gustavo Humpire Quispe | 1,787 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | D30 |
| Nov 2026 | Dhyaan Patel | 1,786 | Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | Rapid | O14 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,664 |
| Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,005 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,924 |
| ch-Pan American U12 34th | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,741 |
| 2026 Harvey Lerman Florida State Championship | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,291 |
| Central American and Caribbean Youth Championship 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Jimenez Leyva's chess games?
31 games by Diego Jimenez Leyva, from May 2022 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 Leyva has played.
What does Diego Jimenez Leyva play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Diego Jimenez Leyva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Jimenez Leyva answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Diego Jimenez Leyva play as White?
As White, Diego Jimenez Leyva's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Jimenez Leyva play as Black?
As Black, Diego Jimenez Leyva most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Diego Jimenez Leyva's FIDE rating?
Diego Jimenez Leyva is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Diego Jimenez Leyva played?
Our database contains 31 games by Diego Jimenez Leyva, covering May 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses (61.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Jimenez Leyva?
31 games by Diego Jimenez Leyva 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.