Prepare against Pedro Diez Arce
Spain · World #122,828 classical · FIDE ID 22298312
When preparing against Pedro Diez Arce, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Pedro Diez Arce, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Diez Arce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Diez Arce 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 | 1,666 | 1,680 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Diez Arce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Diez Arce's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Arce usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Arce usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Arce usually continues exd5 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Pedro Diez Arce's chess games
All 30 games by Pedro Diez Arce in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Julio Alfredo Samper Alarcon | 1,591 | chT-ESP Once | B01 |
| Jun 2012 | Eugenio Quintana Rodriguez | 1,386 | 12th Benidorm FEDC Open | C02 |
| Jun 2014 | Alberto Juanes Paniagua | 1,289 | 14th Benidorm FEDC Open | C68 |
| Jun 2014 | Lidia Raque Fernandez Fernandez | 1,186 | 14th Benidorm FEDC Open | B12 |
| Jun 2012 | Trinidad Marin Gracia | 93 | 12th Benidorm FEDC Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Salou Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| 14th Benidorm FEDC Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,364 |
| 12th Benidorm FEDC Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,468 |
| chT-ESP Once | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| 12th Salou Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,520 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Diez Arce's chess games?
30 games by Pedro Diez Arce, from Sep 2010 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 Pedro Diez Arce has played.
What does Pedro Diez Arce play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pedro Diez Arce opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Diez Arce answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pedro Diez Arce play as White?
As White, Pedro Diez Arce's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Diez Arce play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Diez Arce most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Pedro Diez Arce's FIDE rating?
Pedro Diez Arce is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,680 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Pedro Diez Arce played?
Our database contains 30 games by Pedro Diez Arce, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Diez Arce?
30 games by Pedro Diez Arce 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.