Prepare against Saul Diaz Gallego
Spain · World #45,442 classical · FIDE ID 22241329
When preparing against Saul Diaz Gallego, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Saul Diaz Gallego, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saul Diaz Gallego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saul Diaz Gallego 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 | 1,912 | 1,922 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saul Diaz Gallego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saul Diaz Gallego's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| d3 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gallego usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gallego usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Saul Diaz Gallego's chess games
All 31 games by Saul Diaz Gallego in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Isabel Maria Anillo Fernandez | 1,925 | chA-Andalucia | B01 |
| Sep 2020 | Joseba Izquierdo Arruferia | 1,886 | 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | B01 |
| May 2018 | Raquel Gomez Gonzalez | 1,870 | chA-Andalucia | D02 |
| Jan 2017 | Michael Longdin | 1,836 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | E90 |
| Sep 2020 | Thomas Claudius Thomsen | 1,778 | 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,674 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,609 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,930 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-Andalucia U16 | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,578 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-Andalucia U16 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saul Diaz Gallego's chess games?
31 games by Saul Diaz Gallego, from Oct 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 Saul Diaz Gallego has played.
What does Saul Diaz Gallego play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Saul Diaz Gallego opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.d3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saul Diaz Gallego answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Saul Diaz Gallego play as White?
As White, Saul Diaz Gallego's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saul Diaz Gallego play as Black?
As Black, Saul Diaz Gallego most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Saul Diaz Gallego's FIDE rating?
Saul Diaz Gallego is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Saul Diaz Gallego played?
Our database contains 31 games by Saul Diaz Gallego, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saul Diaz Gallego?
31 games by Saul Diaz Gallego 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.