Prepare against Gerardo Diaz
Argentina · World #44,269 classical · FIDE ID 106070
When preparing against Gerardo Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 67 games by Gerardo Diaz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerardo Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerardo 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 | 1,916 | 1,971 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,969 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 21 | 13 | 33 | 31.3% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerardo Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerardo Diaz's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 72.7% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Gerardo Diaz's chess games
All 67 games by Gerardo Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Ruben Cristobal | 2,237 | 40th Mar del Plata Open | A47 |
| Apr 2006 | Manuel Cristobal | 2,132 | Pinamar-C | A45 |
| Mar 2008 | Leandro Tumini | 2,100 | Pinamar IRT Cinco Soles | E85 |
| Mar 2008 | Danilo Nunes Vasconcelos | 1,967 | Pinamar IRT Cinco Soles | D00 |
| Jun 2014 | Gustavo Bacino | 1,870 | Madariaga Tiberio Cup | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinamar-C | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 4th Agosto de Victorias-B | 2010 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
| Pinamar IRT Cinco Soles | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| Madariaga Tiberio Cup | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Pinamar Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-Santa Marta 9th | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,135 |
| General Madariaga Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,596 |
| ch-ARG qual U2000 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerardo Diaz's chess games?
67 games by Gerardo Diaz, from Jul 2008 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 Gerardo Diaz has played.
What does Gerardo Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Gerardo Diaz opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerardo Diaz answers 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Gerardo Diaz play as White?
As White, Gerardo Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerardo Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Gerardo Diaz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Gerardo Diaz's FIDE rating?
Gerardo Diaz is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Gerardo Diaz played?
Our database contains 67 games by Gerardo Diaz, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 33 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerardo Diaz?
67 games by Gerardo 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.