Prepare against Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz
Spain · World #86,019 classical · FIDE ID 22249796
When preparing against Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz 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 | 1,771 | 1,788 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,805 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,711 | 1,781 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 37 | 25 | 42 | 35.6% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 22 | 14 | 24 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 86.4% | 47.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 78.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz's chess games
All 104 games by Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Jul 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: 37 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Raul Sanchez Quintero | 2,004 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B 1617 | B52 |
| Mar 2012 | Fidel Galindo Espino | 1,969 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | B48 |
| Apr 2012 | Samir N. Saad Addin Quintana | 1,879 | 5th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | B90 |
| Nov 2017 | Christine Meyer | 1,850 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | D06 |
| Mar 2014 | Nauzet Cruz Ramirez | 1,814 | Gran Canaria Dominguez Memorial 1st | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,946 |
| 5th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,836 |
| 2nd Galdar Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,514 |
| Las Palmas Centro Goya Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,662 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Dominguez Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,602 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz's chess games?
104 games by Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz, from Jul 2011 to Jul 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 Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz has played.
What does Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz play as White?
As White, Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz's FIDE rating?
Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (May 2025).
How many games has Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz played?
Our database contains 104 games by Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz?
104 games by Francisco Samuel Falcon Diaz 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.