Prepare against Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz
FM · Cuba · World #3,832 classical · FIDE ID 3517276
Our database contains 36 games by Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Alejandro Pomares 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 | 2,308 | 2,332 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,325 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 47.2% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 64.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz's chess games
All 36 games by Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,312 | ch-CUB U18 | A30 |
| May 2026 | Tim Lammens | 2,244 | 51st OKU 2026 | D00 |
| Jun 2015 | Rafael Alejandro Medina Diaz | 2,192 | 24th Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | B33 |
| May 2026 | Reginald Martyr | 2,160 | 51st OKU 2026 | A14 |
| Apr 2012 | Dexter Docampo Beltran | 2,139 | ch-CUB U18 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB U18 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,279 |
| 24th Guillermo Garcia Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| ch-CUB U16 | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| 58th Capablanca Mem Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,174 |
| 51st OKU 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,324 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz's chess games?
36 games by Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz, from Nov 2011 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 Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz has played.
What does Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz play as White?
As White, Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz's FIDE rating?
Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz played?
Our database contains 36 games by Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Alejandro Pomares Diaz?
36 games by Manuel Alejandro Pomares 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.