Prepare against Mario Gavilan Diaz
FM · Spain · World #6,968 classical · FIDE ID 2260905
When preparing against Mario Gavilan Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 955 games by Mario Gavilan Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mario Gavilan Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Gavilan 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 | 2,226 | 2,357 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,285 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,276 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 955 | 392 | 135 | 428 | 41.0% |
| As White | 491 | 213 | 70 | 208 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 464 | 179 | 65 | 220 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Gavilan Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Gavilan Diaz's side.
First moves as White (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 268 | 54.6% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 187 | 38.1% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 5.7% | 44.6% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 1.0% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (37.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 88 | 39.5% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 55 | 24.7% | 43.6% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 15.7% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 34 | 15.2% | 42.6% |
| b6 | 7 | 3.1% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 83.3% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Mario Gavilan Diaz's chess games
All 955 games by Mario Gavilan Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 392 wins, 135 draws, 428 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 14/6/22 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 18/2/8 | 64.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 5/2/17 | 20.8% |
| A45 | London System | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/5/16 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 34 | 15/2/17 | 44.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 18/4/12 | 52.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,636 | 24th Roquetas de Mar Open | E32 |
| Aug 2018 | Conrad Holt | 2,592 | Titled Tue | D17 |
| Dec 2024 | Ihor Samunenkov | 2,543 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Feb 2026 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,542 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Aug 2025 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,521 | Granada Chess Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 518 | 246.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-Malaga | 2006 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-Malaga U20 | 2003 | 13 | 10 | 2,317 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| 33rd Leon Blitz Open | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Gavilan Diaz's chess games?
955 games by Mario Gavilan Diaz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Mario Gavilan Diaz has played.
What does Mario Gavilan Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 491 games with White in our database, Mario Gavilan Diaz opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Gavilan Diaz answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mario Gavilan Diaz play as White?
As White, Mario Gavilan Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 20.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 491 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Gavilan Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Mario Gavilan Diaz most often plays: Indian Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 464 games.
What is Mario Gavilan Diaz's FIDE rating?
Mario Gavilan Diaz is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Mario Gavilan Diaz played?
Our database contains 955 games by Mario Gavilan Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 135 draws, 428 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Gavilan Diaz?
955 games by Mario Gavilan 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.