Prepare against Diego Lanza
Argentina · World #65,404 classical · FIDE ID 112399
When preparing against Diego Lanza, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 111 games by Diego Lanza, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diego Lanza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Lanza 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 | 1,836 | 2,098 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,877 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 2,072 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 41 | 13 | 57 | 36.9% |
| As White | 52 | 24 | 6 | 22 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 7 | 35 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Lanza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Lanza's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 59.6% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 34.6% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lanza usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lanza usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lanza usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lanza usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lanza usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Lanza usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 19.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Diego Lanza's chess games
All 111 games by Diego Lanza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 13 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Pablo Toloza Soto | 2,374 | 2nd American Continental | E67 |
| Aug 2003 | Alfredo Cruz Condori | 2,244 | 2nd American Continental | A08 |
| Sep 2004 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,239 | 79th ch-ARG | B01 |
| Jan 2003 | Sergio Torres | 2,177 | 10th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | C29 |
| Aug 2003 | Carlos Urchipia | 2,173 | 2nd American Continental | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,170 |
| ch-FANEBA | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 53rd Villa Ballester Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,428 |
| 54th Villa Ballester Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 52nd Villa Ballester Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 79th ch-ARG | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 2,180 |
| 1st Chesspangenberg Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Lanza's chess games?
111 games by Diego Lanza, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lanza has played.
What does Diego Lanza play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Diego Lanza opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Lanza answers 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Diego Lanza play as White?
As White, Diego Lanza's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Lanza play as Black?
As Black, Diego Lanza most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Diego Lanza's FIDE rating?
Diego Lanza is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Diego Lanza played?
Our database contains 111 games by Diego Lanza, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 13 draws, 57 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Lanza?
111 games by Diego Lanza 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.