Prepare against Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea
Colombia · World #38,258 classical · FIDE ID 4482972
When preparing against Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea 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 | 1,943 | 1,989 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,850 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,001 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 115 | 58 | 88 | 44.1% |
| As White | 132 | 57 | 28 | 47 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 129 | 58 | 30 | 41 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 92.4% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Larrea usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Larrea usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 87.2% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea's chess games
All 261 games by Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 115 wins, 58 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Victor Mendez Ramirez | 2,275 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Internacional | ? |
| Apr 2025 | C Zuluaga | 2,166 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Cristian Camilo Soto | 2,109 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Internacional | B45 |
| Aug 2023 | Juan Pablo Sanchez Arroyave | 2,071 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | A31 |
| Feb 2020 | Carlos Daniel Agudelo | 2,068 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 23 | 11.5 | 1,603 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2022 | 22 | 9 | 1,576 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2023 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,766 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| ch-COL U1700 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-Pan American School U15 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,671 |
| Antioquia Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea's chess games?
261 games by Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea, from Aug 2018 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 Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea has played.
What does Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea most often plays: Italian Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea played?
Our database contains 261 games by Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 58 draws, 88 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea?
261 games by Juan Manuel Diaz Larrea 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.