Prepare against Diego Soto Fernandez
Spain · World #46,122 classical · FIDE ID 54780543
When preparing against Diego Soto Fernandez, expect 1.c4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Diego Soto Fernandez, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diego Soto Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Soto Fernandez 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 | 1,909 | 1,993 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,806 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,769 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 51.8% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Soto Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Soto Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 48.1% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 33.3% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 77.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 47.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Diego Soto Fernandez's chess games
All 56 games by Diego Soto Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Eric Ruiz Lao | 1,720 | ch-ESP U12 | C60 |
| Jul 2024 | Pablo Azuara Cornejo | 1,630 | ch-ESP U12 | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Javier Merino Ferrer | 1,614 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | C03 |
| Jul 2024 | Agnes Nunez De Arenas Navarro | 1,603 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Antonio Fornieles Bretones | 1,576 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 1,690 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,599 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,367 |
| ch-ESP U10 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,591 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Soto Fernandez's chess games?
56 games by Diego Soto Fernandez, from Jul 2021 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 Soto Fernandez has played.
What does Diego Soto Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Diego Soto Fernandez opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Soto Fernandez answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Diego Soto Fernandez play as White?
As White, Diego Soto Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Soto Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Diego Soto Fernandez most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Diego Soto Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Diego Soto Fernandez is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Diego Soto Fernandez played?
Our database contains 56 games by Diego Soto Fernandez, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Soto Fernandez?
56 games by Diego Soto Fernandez 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.