Prepare against Antonio Fernandes
GM · PRT · World #4,000 classical · FIDE ID 1900021
When preparing against Antonio Fernandes, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 658 games by Antonio Fernandes, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Fernandes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Fernandes 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 | 2,303 | 2,478 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,460 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,395 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 311 | 166 | 181 | 47.3% |
| As White | 340 | 169 | 86 | 85 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 318 | 142 | 80 | 96 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Fernandes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Fernandes's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 60.3% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 90 | 26.5% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 12.6% | 58.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Bg5 (73.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues e4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 55.7% | 66.5% |
| e5 | 42 | 26.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 12 | 7.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 74.7% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 15.2% | 46.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Antonio Fernandes's chess games
All 658 games by Antonio Fernandes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 311 wins, 166 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 37 | 25/6/6 | 67.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 36 | 25/3/8 | 69.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,597 | 50th chT-POR | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,589 | Donostia-B | B43 |
| Jan 2006 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,581 | ACP Blitz | B22 |
| Jan 2006 | Artur Kogan | 2,567 | ACP Blitz | B40 |
| Jul 2009 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,547 | Donostia-B | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR | 2025 | 169 | 101.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-POR | 2019 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-POR Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 16 | 2,287 |
| ACP Blitz | 2006 | 21 | 6 | 2,357 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,319 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2021 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,403 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 16 | 11 | 2,276 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,361 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergio Rocha (21 games) · Paulo Dias (16 games) · Rui Damaso (14 games) · Andre Ventura Sousa (14 games) · Jose Padeiro (13 games) · Luis Galego (12 games) · Vasco Diogo (12 games) · Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Fernandes's chess games?
658 games by Antonio Fernandes, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Antonio Fernandes has played.
What does Antonio Fernandes play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Antonio Fernandes opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Fernandes answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Antonio Fernandes play as White?
As White, Antonio Fernandes's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (37 games, 67.6% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Fernandes play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Fernandes most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 69.4% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Antonio Fernandes's FIDE rating?
Antonio Fernandes is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Antonio Fernandes played?
Our database contains 658 games by Antonio Fernandes, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 166 draws, 181 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Fernandes?
658 games by Antonio Fernandes 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.