Prepare against Carlos Valero Fuertes
Spain · World #28,601 classical · FIDE ID 2229706
When preparing against Carlos Valero Fuertes, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Carlos Valero Fuertes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Valero Fuertes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Valero Fuertes 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 | 1,994 | 2,099 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,995 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 2,004 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 50 | 65 | 43 | 31.6% |
| As White | 79 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 23 | 36 | 20 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Valero Fuertes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Valero Fuertes's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Fuertes usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Fuertes usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Fuertes usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 43.9% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 34.1% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Carlos Valero Fuertes's chess games
All 158 games by Carlos Valero Fuertes 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: 50 wins, 65 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A66 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Jesus De La Cruz Lopez | 2,305 | La Coruna Open | E05 |
| Jan 1999 | Raimundo Francisco Crespo | 2,210 | 8th Mislata Open | C64 |
| Feb 2003 | Carlos Gutierrez Lopez | 2,172 | ch-Malaga City | A70 |
| Jan 1999 | Eugenio L. Garcia Santos | 2,155 | chT-Malaga Preferente | C45 |
| Jan 1999 | Jose Carlos Jimenez Ruiz | 2,065 | chT-Malaga Preferente | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2005 | 65 | 36 | 2,159 |
| ch-Malaga Preferente | 2002 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,098 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,144 |
| ch-Malaga fin | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Malaga Club Trebejos-ch Social | 1997 | 8 | 8 | – |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| 16th Malaga Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,931 |
| 53rd Mislata Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Valero Fuertes's chess games?
158 games by Carlos Valero Fuertes, 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 Carlos Valero Fuertes has played.
What does Carlos Valero Fuertes play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Carlos Valero Fuertes opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Valero Fuertes answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Valero Fuertes play as White?
As White, Carlos Valero Fuertes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Valero Fuertes play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Valero Fuertes most often plays: Benoni Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Carlos Valero Fuertes's FIDE rating?
Carlos Valero Fuertes is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Carlos Valero Fuertes played?
Our database contains 158 games by Carlos Valero Fuertes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 65 draws, 43 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Valero Fuertes?
158 games by Carlos Valero Fuertes 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.