Prepare against Vicente Diez Machin
Spain · World #76,209 classical · FIDE ID 2254891
When preparing against Vicente Diez Machin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 74 games by Vicente Diez Machin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vicente Diez Machin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vicente Diez Machin 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 | 1,801 | 2,103 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,872 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,875 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 12 | 18 | 44 | 16.2% |
| As White | 44 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 15.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vicente Diez Machin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vicente Diez Machin's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Machin usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Machin usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Machin usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Vicente Diez Machin's chess games
All 74 games by Vicente Diez Machin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 18 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Felix Fernandez Lopez | 2,340 | Autonomico Open | D00 |
| Oct 2001 | Carlos Ferron Garcia | 2,300 | Alicante Open 5th | B22 |
| Jan 2003 | Francisco Sanchez Saez | 2,208 | chT-Autonomico | B44 |
| Aug 2001 | Alejandro Vaya Gomez | 2,163 | 09th Albacete | B07 |
| Dec 2007 | Roberto Sahelices Casado | 2,117 | 6th Benidorm Open U2300 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th Albacete | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Autonomico Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,321 |
| chT-Autonomico | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 2,010 |
| ch-PROVINCIAL Elche | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,958 |
| Valencia Autonomico Sur A | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,978 |
| ch-Provincial Alicante | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| 6th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,989 |
| Alicante Open 5th | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vicente Diez Machin's chess games?
74 games by Vicente Diez Machin, from Apr 2003 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 Vicente Diez Machin has played.
What does Vicente Diez Machin play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Vicente Diez Machin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vicente Diez Machin answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...b5 (17% of games).
What openings does Vicente Diez Machin play as White?
As White, Vicente Diez Machin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vicente Diez Machin play as Black?
As Black, Vicente Diez Machin most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Vicente Diez Machin's FIDE rating?
Vicente Diez Machin is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Vicente Diez Machin played?
Our database contains 74 games by Vicente Diez Machin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vicente Diez Machin?
74 games by Vicente Diez Machin 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.