Prepare against Dionisio Aldama Degurnay
IM · Mexico · World #3,202 classical · FIDE ID 3500268
When preparing against Dionisio Aldama Degurnay, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 331 games by Dionisio Aldama Degurnay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dionisio Aldama Degurnay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dionisio Aldama Degurnay 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 | 2,330 | 2,463 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,407 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 142 | 103 | 85 | 42.9% |
| As White | 157 | 73 | 51 | 32 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 174 | 69 | 52 | 53 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dionisio Aldama Degurnay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dionisio Aldama Degurnay's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 92.4% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.5% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Degurnay usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Degurnay usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Degurnay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Degurnay usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Degurnay usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 70.3% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 22.0% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 93.1% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Dionisio Aldama Degurnay's chess games
All 331 games by Dionisio Aldama Degurnay 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: 142 wins, 103 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/1 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 50 | 20/14/16 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E65 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Anton Kovalyov | 2,660 | 27th Chicago Open | B92 |
| May 2018 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,625 | 27th Chicago Open | C55 |
| Dec 2015 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,618 | 25th North American Open | A70 |
| Dec 1998 | Larry Christiansen | 2,610 | 11th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | B49 |
| Dec 2016 | Zviad Izoria | 2,604 | 26th North American Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 1993 | 33 | 17 | 2,404 |
| Capablanca Memorial C | 1991 | 21 | 11 | 2,383 |
| Capablanca Memorial A | 1993 | 13 | 6 | 2,465 |
| Capablanca Memorial B | 1992 | 13 | 7 | 2,472 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
| Havana-B | 1992 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,497 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,367 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,500 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dionisio Aldama Degurnay's chess games?
331 games by Dionisio Aldama Degurnay, 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 Dionisio Aldama Degurnay has played.
What does Dionisio Aldama Degurnay play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Dionisio Aldama Degurnay opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dionisio Aldama Degurnay answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dionisio Aldama Degurnay play as White?
As White, Dionisio Aldama Degurnay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dionisio Aldama Degurnay play as Black?
As Black, Dionisio Aldama Degurnay most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Dionisio Aldama Degurnay's FIDE rating?
Dionisio Aldama Degurnay is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Dionisio Aldama Degurnay played?
Our database contains 331 games by Dionisio Aldama Degurnay, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 103 draws, 85 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dionisio Aldama Degurnay?
331 games by Dionisio Aldama Degurnay 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.