Prepare against Sebastian Donoso Diaz
FM · CHL · World #7,177 classical · FIDE ID 3416097
When preparing against Sebastian Donoso Diaz, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 307 games by Sebastian Donoso Diaz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Donoso Diaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Donoso 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 | 2,221 | 2,309 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,120 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,120 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 149 | 47 | 111 | 48.5% |
| As White | 150 | 74 | 25 | 51 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 75 | 22 | 60 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Donoso Diaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Donoso Diaz's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 45 | 30.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 23.3% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Diaz usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Diaz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Diaz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 63.1% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 24 | 28.6% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 80.8% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 19.2% | 65.0% |
Sebastian Donoso Diaz's chess games
All 307 games by Sebastian Donoso Diaz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 149 wins, 47 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 16/1/6 | 69.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Cristhian Cruz | 2,576 | 14th American Continental | E05 |
| Oct 2019 | Ortik Nigmatov | 2,494 | 58th Wch U20 | E90 |
| Jun 2018 | Tomas Sosa | 2,453 | 14th American Continental | A53 |
| Jul 2019 | Armen Proudian | 2,429 | 15th American Continental | B44 |
| Jun 2018 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,424 | 14th American Continental | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 31 | 14 | 2,250 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 22 | 10 | 2,136 |
| ch-South America U20 | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-CHI | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,280 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,373 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| chT-CHI | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,031 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Donoso Diaz's chess games?
307 games by Sebastian Donoso Diaz, from Jul 2012 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 Sebastian Donoso Diaz has played.
What does Sebastian Donoso Diaz play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Sebastian Donoso Diaz opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Donoso Diaz answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Donoso Diaz play as White?
As White, Sebastian Donoso Diaz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Donoso Diaz play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Donoso Diaz most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 69.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (19 games, 47.4% win rate); London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Sebastian Donoso Diaz's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Donoso Diaz is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Sebastian Donoso Diaz played?
Our database contains 307 games by Sebastian Donoso Diaz, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 47 draws, 111 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Donoso Diaz?
307 games by Sebastian Donoso 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.