Prepare against Alejandro Fernandez Rangel
Mexico · World #12,177 classical · FIDE ID 5103150
When preparing against Alejandro Fernandez Rangel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 42 games by Alejandro Fernandez Rangel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Fernandez Rangel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Fernandez Rangel 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 | 2,139 | 2,238 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,162 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,135 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 38.1% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Fernandez Rangel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Fernandez Rangel's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Rangel usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rangel usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rangel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Alejandro Fernandez Rangel's chess games
All 42 games by Alejandro Fernandez Rangel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Andras Toth | 2,330 | Wch U18 | B63 |
| Jul 2001 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,297 | Budapest FS07 IM-A | B80 |
| Mar 2002 | Roberto Navarro Segura | 2,292 | 48th ch-MEX Nat & Int | C33 |
| Jul 2001 | Mingyuan Yu | 2,277 | Budapest FS07 IM-A | E83 |
| Jul 2001 | Nicholas R Moloney | 2,208 | Budapest FS07 IM-A | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 2001 | 12 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 48th ch-MEX Nat & Int | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,408 |
| Wch U18 | 1998 | 6 | 1 | 2,116 |
| ch-MEX U18 | 1999 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Kirchberg Open 7th | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-MEX Absoluto | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,406 |
| MEX Nacional Open | 2003 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ch-MEX Active | 2000 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Fernandez Rangel's chess games?
42 games by Alejandro Fernandez Rangel, from Apr 2003 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 Alejandro Fernandez Rangel has played.
What does Alejandro Fernandez Rangel play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alejandro Fernandez Rangel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Fernandez Rangel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Fernandez Rangel play as White?
As White, Alejandro Fernandez Rangel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Fernandez Rangel play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Fernandez Rangel most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alejandro Fernandez Rangel's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Fernandez Rangel is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alejandro Fernandez Rangel played?
Our database contains 42 games by Alejandro Fernandez Rangel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Fernandez Rangel?
42 games by Alejandro Fernandez Rangel 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.