Prepare against Daniel Gil Fernandez
Spain · World #83,087 classical · FIDE ID 22263934
When preparing against Daniel Gil Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Daniel Gil Fernandez, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Gil Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Gil 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 | 1,780 | 1,890 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,819 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,797 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 47.6% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Gil Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Gil Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Daniel Gil Fernandez's chess games
All 42 games by Daniel Gil Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Piedad Esmeralda Sanchez Ruiz | 1,902 | 27th Collado Villalba Open A | D32 |
| Jun 2009 | Fernando A. Legaspi Rodrigo | 1,809 | 1st Tres Cantos Open | D38 |
| Jun 2009 | Jorge Garcia Martinez | 1,757 | 1st Tres Cantos Open | A17 |
| Jun 2009 | Luis Cortijo Manso | 1,696 | 1st Tres Cantos Open | B02 |
| Jun 2011 | Carlos Blanco Fuente | 1,680 | 3rd Tres Cantos Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Tres Cantos Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| 1st Tres Cantos Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| 3rd Tres Cantos Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,722 |
| 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 18th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,764 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open B | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| 27th Collado Villalba Open A | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Gil Fernandez's chess games?
42 games by Daniel Gil Fernandez, from Jul 2008 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 Daniel Gil Fernandez has played.
What does Daniel Gil Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Daniel Gil Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Gil Fernandez answers 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Daniel Gil Fernandez play as White?
As White, Daniel Gil Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Gil Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Gil Fernandez most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Daniel Gil Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Gil Fernandez is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Daniel Gil Fernandez played?
Our database contains 42 games by Daniel Gil Fernandez, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Gil Fernandez?
42 games by Daniel Gil 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.