Prepare against Borja Hernandez Mateo
Spain · World #64,628 classical · FIDE ID 22243909
When preparing against Borja Hernandez Mateo, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 136 games by Borja Hernandez Mateo, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Borja Hernandez Mateo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borja Hernandez Mateo 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 | 1,840 | 1,885 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,860 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 57 | 23 | 56 | 41.9% |
| As White | 65 | 30 | 13 | 22 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 10 | 34 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borja Hernandez Mateo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borja Hernandez Mateo's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 98.5% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Mateo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mateo usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mateo usually continues d3 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mateo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 95.6% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Borja Hernandez Mateo's chess games
All 136 games by Borja Hernandez Mateo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 57 wins, 23 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Juan Carlos Garcia Saez | 2,070 | 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | B10 |
| Jun 2012 | Javier Baeza Escudero | 2,031 | 4th Tres Cantos Open | C96 |
| Apr 2013 | Javier 1985 Fernandez Garcia | 2,028 | 20th Madrid San Viator Open | C00 |
| Oct 2012 | Victor Diego Rosa Ramirez | 1,951 | 19th Madrid San Viator Open | B22 |
| Jun 2009 | Jose Maria Pena Marina | 1,949 | 1st Tres Cantos Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,915 |
| 19th Madrid San Viator Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| 25th Parla Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| 13th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,737 |
| 1st Tres Cantos Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borja Hernandez Mateo's chess games?
136 games by Borja Hernandez Mateo, from Jul 2009 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 Borja Hernandez Mateo has played.
What does Borja Hernandez Mateo play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Borja Hernandez Mateo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borja Hernandez Mateo answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Borja Hernandez Mateo play as White?
As White, Borja Hernandez Mateo's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borja Hernandez Mateo play as Black?
As Black, Borja Hernandez Mateo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Borja Hernandez Mateo's FIDE rating?
Borja Hernandez Mateo is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Borja Hernandez Mateo played?
Our database contains 136 games by Borja Hernandez Mateo, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 23 draws, 56 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borja Hernandez Mateo?
136 games by Borja Hernandez Mateo 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.