Prepare against Jose Garcia Diaz
Spain · World #131,506 classical · FIDE ID 24538329
When preparing against Jose Garcia Diaz, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jose Garcia Diaz, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Garcia Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Garcia 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 | 1,643 | 1,671 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,615 | 1,636 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 14 | 17 | 42.6% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 55.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Garcia Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Garcia Diaz's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 52.0% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Diaz usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Diaz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 73.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Jose Garcia Diaz's chess games
All 54 games by Jose Garcia Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Antonio Garcia Andrinal | 1,677 | 21st Almunecar FEDC Open | B27 |
| Nov 2020 | Jaime Espadina Solano | 1,595 | ch-ESP FEDC 29th | D71 |
| Oct 2017 | Manuel Martinez Lopez-Cozar | 1,532 | 19th Almunecar FEDC Open | D15 |
| Oct 2016 | Francisco Riutort Aguilar | 1,525 | 17th Almunecar FEDC Open | C42 |
| Jun 2014 | Florentina Alarcon Alarcon | 1,503 | 14th Benidorm FEDC Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP FEDC 29th | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,461 |
| 22nd Benidorm FEDC Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,513 |
| 17th Almunecar FEDC Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,504 |
| 19th Almunecar FEDC Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,615 |
| 14th Benidorm FEDC Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,514 |
| 20th Benidorm FEDC Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,497 |
| 23rd Almunecar FEDC Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,600 |
| 21st Almunecar FEDC Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Garcia Diaz's chess games?
54 games by Jose Garcia Diaz, from Nov 2016 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 Jose Garcia Diaz has played.
What does Jose Garcia Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jose Garcia Diaz opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Garcia Diaz answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jose Garcia Diaz play as White?
As White, Jose Garcia Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Garcia Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Jose Garcia Diaz most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jose Garcia Diaz's FIDE rating?
Jose Garcia Diaz is currently rated 1,643 in classical chess, 1,615 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,671 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jose Garcia Diaz played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jose Garcia Diaz, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Garcia Diaz?
54 games by Jose Garcia 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.