Prepare against Mickael Diaz
France · World #8,665 classical · FIDE ID 618381
When preparing against Mickael Diaz, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 76.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Mickael Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mickael Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mickael 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 | 2,192 | 2,242 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 60 | 35 | 30 | 48.0% |
| As White | 63 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mickael Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mickael Diaz's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 76.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nc3 (79.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Diaz usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 9 | 50.0% | 94.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Mickael Diaz's chess games
All 125 games by Mickael 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: 60 wins, 35 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 13/1/3 | 76.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Dominique Leygue | 2,304 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B50 |
| Jan 2007 | Christo Dimitrov | 2,299 | chT2-FRA South 0607 | B00 |
| Mar 2008 | Daniel Laclau | 2,270 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | A40 |
| Nov 2010 | Serge Naudier | 2,254 | chT1-FRA 1011 | C45 |
| Dec 2010 | Anda Safranska | 2,250 | chT1-FRA 1011 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,223 |
| ch-Provence access Vitrolles 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 8 | 2,053 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,275 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,096 |
| ch-FRA JM2 | 1998 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-PROVENCE prom Vitrolles 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mickael Diaz's chess games?
125 games by Mickael 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 Mickael Diaz has played.
What does Mickael Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Mickael Diaz opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mickael Diaz answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Mickael Diaz play as White?
As White, Mickael Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 76.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mickael Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Mickael Diaz most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Mikenas Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Mickael Diaz's FIDE rating?
Mickael Diaz is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Mickael Diaz played?
Our database contains 125 games by Mickael Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 35 draws, 30 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mickael Diaz?
125 games by Mickael 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.