Prepare against Carmelo Fernandez Vicente
Spain · World #25,292 classical · FIDE ID 2228238
When preparing against Carmelo Fernandez Vicente, expect 1.c4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 107 games by Carmelo Fernandez Vicente, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carmelo Fernandez Vicente's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carmelo Fernandez Vicente 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 | 2,016 | 2,165 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,039 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,044 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 24 | 43 | 40 | 22.4% |
| As White | 52 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carmelo Fernandez Vicente's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carmelo Fernandez Vicente's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 48 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vicente usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vicente usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Vicente usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vicente usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vicente usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vicente usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 35.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Carmelo Fernandez Vicente's chess games
All 107 games by Carmelo Fernandez Vicente in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 43 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Ignacio Barraza Caracuel | 2,220 | ch-ESP Seniors 50 | A29 |
| Aug 2001 | Elias Jose Gonzalez Gil | 2,101 | Lisbon Open | D03 |
| Oct 2017 | Cesar Estrada Martinez | 2,045 | ch-ESP Seniors 65+ | E07 |
| Aug 2001 | Andrew Kitchlew | 2,032 | Lisbon Open | E01 |
| May 2018 | Joan Vallbona Domingo | 2,011 | ch-Catalunya Seniors 34th | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 23 | 13 | 2,012 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,063 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,988 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,078 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors 34th | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,176 |
| ch-Catalunya U50 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 48th Sitges Open | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,816 |
| Torredembarra Open 8th | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carmelo Fernandez Vicente's chess games?
107 games by Carmelo Fernandez Vicente, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Carmelo Fernandez Vicente has played.
What does Carmelo Fernandez Vicente play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Carmelo Fernandez Vicente opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carmelo Fernandez Vicente answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Carmelo Fernandez Vicente play as White?
As White, Carmelo Fernandez Vicente's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carmelo Fernandez Vicente play as Black?
As Black, Carmelo Fernandez Vicente most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Carmelo Fernandez Vicente's FIDE rating?
Carmelo Fernandez Vicente is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Carmelo Fernandez Vicente played?
Our database contains 107 games by Carmelo Fernandez Vicente, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 43 draws, 40 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carmelo Fernandez Vicente?
107 games by Carmelo Fernandez Vicente 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.