Prepare against Antonio Fernandez Cazorla
FM · Spain · World #8,543 classical · FIDE ID 2204932
When preparing against Antonio Fernandez Cazorla, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 211 games by Antonio Fernandez Cazorla, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Fernandez Cazorla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Fernandez Cazorla 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 | 2,195 | 2,260 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,206 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,242 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 60 | 57 | 94 | 28.4% |
| As White | 109 | 28 | 36 | 45 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 32 | 21 | 49 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Fernandez Cazorla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Fernandez Cazorla's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 66.1% | 42.4% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 30.3% | 39.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cazorla usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cazorla usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cazorla usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Cazorla usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Cazorla usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Cazorla usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 68.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 25.5% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Antonio Fernandez Cazorla's chess games
All 211 games by Antonio Fernandez Cazorla 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: 60 wins, 57 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E63 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A33 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,565 | 22nd Montcada Open | B90 |
| Jan 2015 | Olga Alexandrova | 2,432 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A30 |
| Feb 2012 | Manuel Granados Gomez | 2,366 | chT-Catalunya | D94 |
| Jan 1996 | Antonio Angel Medina Garcia | 2,360 | chT-Catalunya | C75 |
| Jan 1992 | Juan Carlos Gil Reguera | 2,360 | ch-ESP | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 76 | 31.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2017 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-Catalunya | 1996 | 15 | 6 | 2,095 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| 3rd Montcada | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Fernandez Cazorla's chess games?
211 games by Antonio Fernandez Cazorla, 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 Fernandez Cazorla has played.
What does Antonio Fernandez Cazorla play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Antonio Fernandez Cazorla opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Fernandez Cazorla answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Antonio Fernandez Cazorla play as White?
As White, Antonio Fernandez Cazorla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Fernandez Cazorla play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Fernandez Cazorla most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Antonio Fernandez Cazorla's FIDE rating?
Antonio Fernandez Cazorla is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Antonio Fernandez Cazorla played?
Our database contains 211 games by Antonio Fernandez Cazorla, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 57 draws, 94 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Fernandez Cazorla?
211 games by Antonio Fernandez Cazorla 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.