Prepare against Miguel Angel Roca Diaz
Spain · World #36,990 classical · FIDE ID 2211483
When preparing against Miguel Angel Roca Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 71 games by Miguel Angel Roca Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Roca Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Roca 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 | 1,949 | 2,113 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,006 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 17 | 11 | 42 | 23.9% |
| As White | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Roca Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Roca Diaz's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 60.5% | 37.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Diaz usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 6.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Miguel Angel Roca Diaz's chess games
All 71 games by Miguel Angel Roca 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Eduard Lopez Agustench | 2,309 | chT-Catalunya DH | A43 |
| Mar 2002 | Xavier Castaner Harster | 2,203 | ch-Catalunya | B43 |
| Mar 2014 | Oscar Lopez Santana | 2,187 | chT-Catalunya | A46 |
| Mar 2002 | Pablo Raineri De Luca | 2,172 | ch-Catalunya | A68 |
| Jan 2015 | Jesus Carrasco Rodriguez | 2,165 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,988 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,887 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,332 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,841 |
| 3rd Barceloneta Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 1st Fincas Mediterranea | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,945 |
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Where can I find Miguel Angel Roca Diaz's chess games?
71 games by Miguel Angel Roca 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 Miguel Angel Roca Diaz has played.
What does Miguel Angel Roca Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Roca Diaz opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Roca Diaz answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Roca Diaz play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Roca Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Roca Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Roca Diaz most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Miguel Angel Roca Diaz's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Roca Diaz is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Miguel Angel Roca Diaz played?
Our database contains 71 games by Miguel Angel Roca Diaz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Roca Diaz?
71 games by Miguel Angel Roca 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.