Prepare against Diego Valerga
GM · Argentina · World #1,103 classical · FIDE ID 100587
Our database contains 1,201 games by Diego Valerga, covering Jan 2026 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diego Valerga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Valerga 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 | 2,442 | 2,447 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,441 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,364 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,201 | 455 | 556 | 190 | 37.9% |
| As White | 609 | 264 | 276 | 69 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 592 | 191 | 280 | 121 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Valerga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Valerga's side.
First moves as White (609 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 45.3% | 67.4% |
| d4 | 250 | 41.1% | 65.6% |
| g3 | 30 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 4.4% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 26 | 4.3% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Valerga usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Valerga usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Valerga usually continues d4 (75.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Valerga usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Valerga usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Valerga usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 162 | 56.1% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 57 | 19.7% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 23 | 8.0% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 8.0% | 65.2% |
| e6 | 22 | 7.6% | 29.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 64.4% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 60 | 31.4% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.1% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Diego Valerga's chess games
All 1,201 games by Diego Valerga in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - 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: 455 wins, 556 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 59 | 25/24/10 | 42.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/14/5 | 42.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 31 | 15/11/5 | 48.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 15/10/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 27 | 13/13/1 | 48.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 75 | 27/31/17 | 36.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 15/29/8 | 28.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 12/18/5 | 34.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 8/17/7 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 15/13/3 | 48.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 26 | 6/12/8 | 23.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Alan Pichot | 2,637 | ch-ARG 97th | D43 |
| Dec 2025 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,625 | Szmetan-Giardelli Blitz | B90 |
| Aug 2013 | Fernando Peralta | 2,609 | ch-ARG 88th | D45 |
| Aug 2005 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,601 | 50th Villa Martelli Ann | B80 |
| Oct 2012 | Sandro Mareco | 2,581 | 8th American Continental | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 62 | 45 | 2,502 |
| Mercosur Cup | 2009 | 53 | 28 | 2,463 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1997 | 33 | 25.5 | 2,545 |
| ch-ARG | 1996 | 24 | 10 | 2,379 |
| San Martin | 1995 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,480 |
| ch-ARG 88th | 2013 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,547 |
| ch-ARG 91st | 2016 | 13 | 5 | 2,357 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,499 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergio Slipak (45 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (34 games) · Diego Flores (24 games) · Ernesto Real De Azua (17 games) · Ruben Felgaer (17 games) · Federico Perez Ponsa (17 games) · Alan Pichot (16 games) · Cristian Dolezal (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Valerga's chess games?
1,201 games by Diego Valerga, from Jan 2026 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 Valerga has played.
What does Diego Valerga play on the first move as White?
Across 609 games with White in our database, Diego Valerga opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Valerga answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Diego Valerga play as White?
As White, Diego Valerga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 42.4% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 609 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Valerga play as Black?
As Black, Diego Valerga most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (75 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (52 games, 28.8% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 592 games.
What is Diego Valerga's FIDE rating?
Diego Valerga is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Diego Valerga played?
Our database contains 1,201 games by Diego Valerga, covering Jan 2026 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 455 wins, 556 draws, 190 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Valerga?
1,201 games by Diego Valerga 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.