Prepare against Diego Pelaez
URY · World #105,202 classical · FIDE ID 3006476
When preparing against Diego Pelaez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Diego Pelaez, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diego Pelaez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Pelaez 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 | 1,714 | 1,808 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,742 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,744 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 120 | 34 | 173 | 36.7% |
| As White | 170 | 66 | 17 | 87 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 157 | 54 | 17 | 86 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Pelaez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Pelaez's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pelaez usually continues c4 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pelaez usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pelaez usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 62 | 77.5% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 13.8% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 90.9% | 37.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Diego Pelaez's chess games
All 327 games by Diego Pelaez in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 120 wins, 34 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 16/2/13 | 51.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 68 | 26/9/33 | 38.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Carlos Barreto | 2,084 | 2nd Frontera online Open | B06 |
| Jun 2016 | Cesar Castro | 2,073 | ch-URU Seniors | B06 |
| Jul 2023 | Andres Sena | 2,039 | chT3-URU | A51 |
| Apr 2020 | Frank Torres Valdes | 2,015 | URU Cuarentena Open 04 | E76 |
| Feb 2017 | Julio Rodriguez | 1,966 | 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| URU Grand Prix 25+10 Online | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,576 |
| URU Grand Prix 3+2 Online | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,536 |
| URU Grand Prix 10+5 Online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,616 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,590 |
| chT-URU B | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,698 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,588 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Pelaez's chess games?
327 games by Diego Pelaez, from Nov 2013 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 Pelaez has played.
What does Diego Pelaez play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Diego Pelaez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Pelaez answers 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Diego Pelaez play as White?
As White, Diego Pelaez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Pelaez play as Black?
As Black, Diego Pelaez most often plays: Modern Defense (68 games, 38.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Diego Pelaez's FIDE rating?
Diego Pelaez is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Diego Pelaez played?
Our database contains 327 games by Diego Pelaez, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 34 draws, 173 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Pelaez?
327 games by Diego Pelaez 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.