Prepare against Diego Pascual
Argentina · World #16,685 classical · FIDE ID 110876
When preparing against Diego Pascual, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (29%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Diego Pascual, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Diego Pascual's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Pascual 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 | 2,088 | 2,112 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,108 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,108 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 56 | 14 | 64 | 41.8% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 8 | 29 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 27 | 6 | 35 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Pascual's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Pascual's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 66.7% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 20 | 30.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Pascual usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pascual usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Pascual usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pascual usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pascual usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pascual usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 66.7% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Diego Pascual's chess games
All 134 games by Diego Pascual in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 56 wins, 14 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Goldin | 2,514 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Andrei Skvortsov | 2,345 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | A04 |
| Jun 2026 | Daniel Barria Zuniga | 2,341 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 98 | 40.5 | 2,143 |
| 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| Buenos Aires Open | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,117 |
| 62nd Villa Ballester Verano Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,163 |
| Buenos Aires Moreno Spring Open | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,055 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,080 |
| chT-ARG | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,194 |
| Science Park Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Pascual's chess games?
134 games by Diego Pascual, from Apr 2009 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 Pascual has played.
What does Diego Pascual play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Diego Pascual opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Pascual answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Diego Pascual play as White?
As White, Diego Pascual's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Pascual play as Black?
As Black, Diego Pascual most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Diego Pascual's FIDE rating?
Diego Pascual is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Diego Pascual played?
Our database contains 134 games by Diego Pascual, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 14 draws, 64 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Pascual?
134 games by Diego Pascual 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.