Prepare against Pablo Diaz Garcia
Spain · World #88,895 classical · FIDE ID 2238659
When preparing against Pablo Diaz Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 68 games by Pablo Diaz Garcia, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Diaz Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Diaz Garcia 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 | 1,762 | 1,806 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,861 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 32.4% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Diaz Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Diaz Garcia's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 47.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Pablo Diaz Garcia's chess games
All 68 games by Pablo Diaz Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Lopez | 2,221 | ch-Asturias 1 | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2002 | 16 | 6.5 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 12 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2000 | 9 | 7 | – |
| ch-Asturias 1 | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,392 |
| chT-Asturias Gr-A 0304 | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| Santa Clara | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 2,552 |
| ch-Asturias | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Diaz Garcia's chess games?
68 games by Pablo Diaz Garcia, from Apr 2008 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 Pablo Diaz Garcia has played.
What does Pablo Diaz Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Pablo Diaz Garcia opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Diaz Garcia answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Pablo Diaz Garcia play as White?
As White, Pablo Diaz Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Diaz Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Diaz Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Pablo Diaz Garcia's FIDE rating?
Pablo Diaz Garcia is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,806 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Pablo Diaz Garcia played?
Our database contains 68 games by Pablo Diaz Garcia, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Diaz Garcia?
68 games by Pablo Diaz Garcia 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.