Diego Cifuentes Ortiz (DIEGOMATAREYES)
Meet Diego Cifuentes Ortiz, better known in the chess world — and on the battlefield of 64 squares — as DIEGOMATAREYES. A Rapid specialist with an adventurous spirit, Diego’s chess journey in 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From soaring peaks of a 1029 Rapid rating to humbling lows near 283, his game shows the heart of a fighter who refuses to back down (even when the board looks like an all-you-can-lose buffet).
Playing Style & Strengths
Diego’s openings repertoire reads like a curious traveler’s diary. He favors the Van 't Kruijs Opening, where he boasts a respectable 53% win rate — proving that sometimes, it’s not about what everyone plays, but what you play best. Other favorite strategies include the Center Game and the French Defense, both yielding a solid 60% success rate. Don’t let his adventurous opening choices fool you; when it comes to the endgame, Diego is in his element, engaging in complex endgame duels in nearly 70% of his matches.
Moments of Glory
When asked about his most memorable victories, Diego’s smiles widen at the mention of recent games against opponents like gvancil1983 and dmr2k07, where he achieved smooth victories by resignation. One particularly swift checkmate against martinelunico serves as a shining beacon of his tactical prowess: a queen sacrifice leading to a quick victory — chess poetry in motion!
His favorite time to conquer opponents? Around 1 PM — that’s when Diego’s chess engine heats up, with win rates soaring to a blazing 70%. Unfortunately, weekends aren’t his friend, with a Saturday win rate that might make you wonder if he’s secretly playing chess with his eyes closed.
The Battle Stats
- Total Rapid Games: 135
- Wins: 49
- Losses: 71
- Draws: 15
- Longest Winning Streak: 5 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 5 games
Diego brings the passion of a warrior and the patience of a saint to the board. His average game length hovers around 63 moves in wins—because rushing into victory is so passé. Early resignations are rare (less than 3%), showing he sticks it out even when the seas get rough.
Opponent Highlights
Facing off against familiar foes like martinelunico (9 games), Diego holds a modest 33% win rate—always a spirited rivalry. But beware if your username is gvancil1983 or dmr2k07 — Diego’s undefeated against these challengers, taking 100% of their games. Opponents with names full of random letters and numbers often wind up on the losing side!
Fun Facts
- Diego has successfully pulled off the Van 't Kruijs Opening and the French Defense with a rocket 60% win rate.
- If you challenge him on a Friday, expect a near 45% chance of defeat (for you, that is).
- His comeback rate—after losing material—is an impressive 31%, so never count him out!
- Despite the rocky Ride on the Rapid, Diego loves lengthy battles, with an average of almost 62 moves per win.
Recent Showcase:
Here's one of Diego’s rapid-fire wins where the pressure was on and the game ended in triumph by resignation: