Prepare against Luis Montesinos Diaz
Spain · World #20,451 classical · FIDE ID 24553468
When preparing against Luis Montesinos Diaz, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Luis Montesinos Diaz, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Montesinos Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Montesinos 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 | 2,054 | 2,127 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,975 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,060 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 25 | 18 | 34 | 32.5% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Montesinos Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Montesinos Diaz's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 70.3% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 29.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Qe2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Luis Montesinos Diaz's chess games
All 77 games by Luis Montesinos Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Arkadiusz Leniart | 2,496 | 35th Roquetas de Mar Open | B00 |
| Aug 2023 | Gabriel Rojo Huerta | 2,354 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B45 |
| May 2026 | Andres Luque Saiz | 2,319 | Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | B18 |
| May 2026 | Pablo Lopez Varela | 2,291 | Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | A11 |
| Sep 2021 | Mario Gavilan Diaz | 2,278 | Casabermeja Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,035 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,158 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,958 |
| TCh-ESP Div 1 | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2,073 |
| Casabermeja Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,233 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,997 |
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,830 |
| 35th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Montesinos Diaz's chess games?
77 games by Luis Montesinos Diaz, from Jul 2015 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 Luis Montesinos Diaz has played.
What does Luis Montesinos Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Luis Montesinos Diaz opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Montesinos Diaz answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Montesinos Diaz play as White?
As White, Luis Montesinos Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Montesinos Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Luis Montesinos Diaz most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Luis Montesinos Diaz's FIDE rating?
Luis Montesinos Diaz is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Luis Montesinos Diaz played?
Our database contains 77 games by Luis Montesinos Diaz, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Montesinos Diaz?
77 games by Luis Montesinos 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.