Prepare against Patricio Diaz Cueva
Spain · World #110,366 classical · FIDE ID 2274795
When preparing against Patricio Diaz Cueva, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Patricio Diaz Cueva, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patricio Diaz Cueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patricio Diaz Cueva 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 | 1,700 | 1,892 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 11 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patricio Diaz Cueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patricio Diaz Cueva's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Cueva usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cueva usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cueva usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Patricio Diaz Cueva's chess games
All 56 games by Patricio Diaz Cueva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Ross Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Juan Bautista Garcia Alvarez | 1,927 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2002 | 14 | 6.5 | – |
| Asturias Primera Open A | 1998 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 1999 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,557 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,727 |
| chT-Asturias Primera B | 1998 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT-Asturias | 1997 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Asturias CupT | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patricio Diaz Cueva's chess games?
56 games by Patricio Diaz Cueva, from Oct 2005 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 Patricio Diaz Cueva has played.
What does Patricio Diaz Cueva play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Patricio Diaz Cueva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patricio Diaz Cueva answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patricio Diaz Cueva play as White?
As White, Patricio Diaz Cueva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patricio Diaz Cueva play as Black?
As Black, Patricio Diaz Cueva most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Patricio Diaz Cueva's FIDE rating?
Patricio Diaz Cueva is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Patricio Diaz Cueva played?
Our database contains 56 games by Patricio Diaz Cueva, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patricio Diaz Cueva?
56 games by Patricio Diaz Cueva 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.