Prepare against Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia
FM · Venezuela · World #2,352 classical · FIDE ID 3901939
When preparing against Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia 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 | 2,366 | 2,401 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,398 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,420 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 151 | 78 | 62 | 51.9% |
| As White | 147 | 79 | 43 | 25 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 144 | 72 | 35 | 37 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 86.4% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Velandia usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Velandia usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Velandia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Velandia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Velandia usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Velandia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 36.9% | 77.1% |
| c6 | 19 | 29.2% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 12.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 56.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 20.0% | 65.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia's chess games
All 291 games by Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Sep 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: 151 wins, 78 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 44 | 24/11/9 | 54.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,489 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Hipolito Asis Gargatagli | 2,487 | ch-ESP rapid | B15 |
| Oct 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,472 | Benidorm Open A 2024 | D05 |
| Sep 2026 | Francisco Fiorito | 2,453 | IV Torneo Internacional de Alfafar Miguel Martinez | B06 |
| Jun 2017 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,430 | 27th San Sebastian Gros Open | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,359 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 5th Manises | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,483 |
| Alicante IM | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
| Alcossebre | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| 1st Mutxamel | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,496 |
| 6th Sabadell Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia's chess games?
291 games by Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia, from Aug 2013 to Sep 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 Manuel Diaz Velandia has played.
What does Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 54.5% win rate); Colle System (25 games, 52.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia played?
Our database contains 291 games by Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 78 draws, 62 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia?
291 games by Jose Manuel Diaz Velandia 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.