Prepare against Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz
IM · Spain · World #3,198 classical · FIDE ID 2203375
Our database contains 1,157 games by Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Anton Lacasa 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 | 2,330 | 2,431 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,387 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,387 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,157 | 469 | 274 | 414 | 40.5% |
| As White | 593 | 279 | 125 | 189 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 564 | 190 | 149 | 225 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz's side.
First moves as White (593 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 412 | 69.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 92 | 15.5% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 50 | 8.4% | 57.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 13 | 2.2% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (60.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Diaz usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 234 | 90.3% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.9% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 95 | 53.1% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 81 | 45.3% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz's chess games
All 1,157 games by Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz 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: 469 wins, 274 draws, 414 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 76 | 35/17/24 | 46.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 40 | 17/5/18 | 42.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 17/10/7 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 63 | 24/18/21 | 38.1% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 58 | 13/18/27 | 22.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 56 | 22/18/16 | 39.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 13/8/19 | 32.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 9/4/17 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 3/11/3 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Jan H Timman | 2,565 | Barcelona Casino | B80 |
| Jan 2023 | Volodar Murzin | 2,547 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Dec 2022 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,544 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Sep 2003 | Jiri Stocek | 2,539 | 5th Hostafrancs Open | A61 |
| Dec 2018 | Matthew J Turner | 2,533 | 10th London Classic Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 516 | 211.5 | 2,178 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 63 | 37 | 2,395 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 18 | 12 | 2,419 |
| Barcelona UGA | 1996 | 17 | 10 | 2,423 |
| Vilanova Open | 1994 | 17 | 12 | 2,382 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2014 | 16 | 8 | 2,353 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,472 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz's chess games?
1,157 games by Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz, 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 Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz has played.
What does Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 593 games with White in our database, Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz play as White?
As White, Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (76 games, 46.1% win rate); Réti Opening (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 593 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz most often plays: Sicilian (63 games, 38.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (58 games, 22.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (56 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 564 games.
What is Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz's FIDE rating?
Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz played?
Our database contains 1,157 games by Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 469 wins, 274 draws, 414 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz?
1,157 games by Josep Anton Lacasa 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.