Prepare against Thomas Diaz Alzate
Colombia · World #91,762 classical · FIDE ID 4496337
When preparing against Thomas Diaz Alzate, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Diaz Alzate, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Diaz Alzate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Diaz Alzate 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 | 1,753 | 1,753 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,820 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,659 | 1,727 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 2 | 26 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Diaz Alzate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Diaz Alzate's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Alzate usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Alzate usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Alzate usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Thomas Diaz Alzate's chess games
All 40 games by Thomas Diaz Alzate in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game: Tortoise Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vaibhav Bedi | 1,807 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | C56 |
| Jan 2022 | Juan Felipe Cardona | 1,612 | 27th Manizales Open | C45 |
| Oct 2021 | Gustavo Bedoya | 1,611 | Manizales Las Americas Open C | C01 |
| Oct 2021 | Alquiber Uribe Fajardo | 1,610 | Manizales Las Americas Open C | E62 |
| Jan 2024 | Jhonatan Rios Canas | 1,600 | 29th Manizales Feria Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,620 |
| 27th Manizales Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,504 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open C | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,423 |
| 28th Manizales Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,463 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,696 |
| Campeonato Nacional Colombia 2026 | Sub 16 Absoluto | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,781 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Rapidas Sub 16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Diaz Alzate's chess games?
40 games by Thomas Diaz Alzate, from Nov 2021 to Aug 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 Thomas Diaz Alzate has played.
What does Thomas Diaz Alzate play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thomas Diaz Alzate opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Diaz Alzate answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Thomas Diaz Alzate play as White?
As White, Thomas Diaz Alzate's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Diaz Alzate play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Diaz Alzate most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Thomas Diaz Alzate's FIDE rating?
Thomas Diaz Alzate is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,659 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Thomas Diaz Alzate played?
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Diaz Alzate, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Diaz Alzate?
40 games by Thomas Diaz Alzate 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.