Prepare against Daniel Fernandez
GM · United States · World #1,406 classical · FIDE ID 2015390
When preparing against Daniel Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 761 games by Daniel Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Fernandez 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 | 2,416 | 2,498 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,455 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,438 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 761 | 343 | 229 | 189 | 45.1% |
| As White | 379 | 195 | 105 | 79 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 382 | 148 | 124 | 110 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 222 | 58.6% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 72 | 19.0% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 14.0% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 22 | 5.8% | 65.9% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 63.3% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 37 | 20.6% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 5.0% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.9% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 67.4% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 39 | 28.3% | 37.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Daniel Fernandez's chess games
All 761 games by Daniel Fernandez 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: 343 wins, 229 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/7/2 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 6/11/15 | 18.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,761 | Titled Tue Late | B69 |
| Aug 2006 | Alexey Dreev | 2,666 | Wch FIDE Blitz Qualifier 3'+1 | B19 |
| Jan 2019 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,658 | PRO League Stage | B43 |
| Jan 2019 | Benjamin Bok | 2,643 | PRO League Stage | E11 |
| Jul 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,614 | RUS-AUS U16 Online Battle 02 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 84 | 55.5 | 2,490 |
| Mercosur Cup | 2007 | 19 | 9 | 2,432 |
| RUS-AUS U16 Online Battle 02 | 2020 | 15 | 4 | 2,276 |
| Dubna Suetin Memorial | 2016 | 12 | 9 | 2,527 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 8 | 2,422 |
| 110th US Open | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,504 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 11 | 9 | 2,521 |
| Novi Sad Put Svile GM | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Fernandez's chess games?
761 games by Daniel Fernandez, 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 Daniel Fernandez has played.
What does Daniel Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 379 games with White in our database, Daniel Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Fernandez answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniel Fernandez play as White?
As White, Daniel Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 379 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Fernandez most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 382 games.
What is Daniel Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Fernandez is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,498 (May 2018).
How many games has Daniel Fernandez played?
Our database contains 761 games by Daniel Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 229 draws, 189 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Fernandez?
761 games by Daniel Fernandez 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.