Prepare against Mariano Garcia Diez
Spain · World #97,578 classical · FIDE ID 22222987
When preparing against Mariano Garcia Diez, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Mariano Garcia Diez, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Garcia Diez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Garcia Diez 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 | 1,737 | 1,923 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,897 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 47.5% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Garcia Diez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Garcia Diez's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 61.9% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Diez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Diez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Diez usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Diez usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Diez usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Diez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Mariano Garcia Diez's chess games
All 40 games by Mariano Garcia Diez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Deva Estevez Sacristan | 1,952 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | A07 |
| Jan 2019 | Francisco Marcos Herrero | 1,855 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | A05 |
| Feb 2020 | Cesar Gonzalez-Ruano Perez | 1,855 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B07 |
| Feb 2016 | Fernando Fernandez Aransay | 1,800 | ch-Madrid sf | B01 |
| Feb 2019 | Sergio Valencia De Loma | 1,757 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 22 | 14 | 1,858 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,841 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Garcia Diez's chess games?
40 games by Mariano Garcia Diez, from Jul 2007 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 Mariano Garcia Diez has played.
What does Mariano Garcia Diez play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mariano Garcia Diez opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Garcia Diez answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mariano Garcia Diez play as White?
As White, Mariano Garcia Diez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Garcia Diez play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Garcia Diez most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mariano Garcia Diez's FIDE rating?
Mariano Garcia Diez is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Mariano Garcia Diez played?
Our database contains 40 games by Mariano Garcia Diez, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Garcia Diez?
40 games by Mariano Garcia Diez 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.