Prepare against Ignacio Diaz Montenegro
Spain · World #40,012 classical · FIDE ID 2273608
Our database contains 52 games by Ignacio Diaz Montenegro, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Diaz Montenegro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Diaz Montenegro 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 | 1,935 | 2,107 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 23.1% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignacio Diaz Montenegro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignacio Diaz Montenegro's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 45.8% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Montenegro usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Montenegro usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Montenegro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Montenegro usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Montenegro usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Montenegro usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ignacio Diaz Montenegro's chess games
All 52 games by Ignacio Diaz Montenegro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Kruttika Nadig | 2,159 | Gibraltar Masters | A05 |
| Feb 2014 | Chuckwuka Allor | 2,138 | 12th Gibraltar Challengers B | D94 |
| Feb 2014 | Raj Bhopal | 2,093 | 12th Gibraltar Challengers B | C41 |
| Feb 2014 | Margit Brokko | 2,058 | 12th Gibraltar Challengers B | A42 |
| Jan 2004 | Melvyn Jack Young | 1,993 | Gibraltar Masters | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2005 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,148 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| Gibraltar Challengers A | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,964 |
| 12th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,973 |
| 25th Cadiz la Sal Open | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Sur Div 1 | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,765 |
| 24th San Fernando Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,973 |
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Where can I find Ignacio Diaz Montenegro's chess games?
52 games by Ignacio Diaz Montenegro, from Apr 2004 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 Ignacio Diaz Montenegro has played.
What does Ignacio Diaz Montenegro play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ignacio Diaz Montenegro opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Diaz Montenegro answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Diaz Montenegro play as White?
As White, Ignacio Diaz Montenegro's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Diaz Montenegro play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Diaz Montenegro most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ignacio Diaz Montenegro's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Diaz Montenegro is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ignacio Diaz Montenegro played?
Our database contains 52 games by Ignacio Diaz Montenegro, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Diaz Montenegro?
52 games by Ignacio Diaz Montenegro 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.