Prepare against Julio Gonzalez Diaz
Spain · World #10,359 classical · FIDE ID 2207613
When preparing against Julio Gonzalez Diaz, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 21.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Julio Gonzalez Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Gonzalez Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Gonzalez 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 | 2,164 | 2,292 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,284 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,317 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 79 | 73 | 97 | 31.7% |
| As White | 132 | 54 | 40 | 38 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 117 | 25 | 33 | 59 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Gonzalez Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Gonzalez Diaz's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 54.5% | 53.5% |
| c4 | 42 | 31.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Diaz usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Diaz usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Diaz usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 46.8% | 31.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 14.5% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 51.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 35.9% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Julio Gonzalez Diaz's chess games
All 249 games by Julio Gonzalez Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 73 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 7/7/19 | 21.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,545 | 24th Roquetas de Mar Open | A21 |
| Jan 1999 | Jordan Ivanov | 2,400 | 10th La Coruna Open | B62 |
| Aug 2014 | Angel Espinosa Aranda | 2,385 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B15 |
| Apr 2014 | Juan Luis Ramiro Ovejero | 2,382 | 41st La Roda Open | A29 |
| Jan 1999 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,370 | 10th La Coruna Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Coruna Open | 1998 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,347 |
| Nigran Open | 1998 | 12 | 3 | 2,165 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| Aceimar Open | 1995 | 11 | 3 | 2,163 |
| 5th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,337 |
| 5th Mare di Fano Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| 11th Portoroz Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Gonzalez Diaz's chess games?
249 games by Julio Gonzalez Diaz, from Apr 2003 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 Julio Gonzalez Diaz has played.
What does Julio Gonzalez Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Julio Gonzalez Diaz opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Gonzalez Diaz answers 1...d6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Julio Gonzalez Diaz play as White?
As White, Julio Gonzalez Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Gonzalez Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Julio Gonzalez Diaz most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Julio Gonzalez Diaz's FIDE rating?
Julio Gonzalez Diaz is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Julio Gonzalez Diaz played?
Our database contains 249 games by Julio Gonzalez Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 73 draws, 97 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Gonzalez Diaz?
249 games by Julio Gonzalez 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.