Prepare against Daniel Howard Fernandez
GM · United Kingdom · World #344 classical · FIDE ID 5801605
When preparing against Daniel Howard Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,638 games by Daniel Howard Fernandez, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Howard Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Howard 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 | 2,542 | 2,542 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,374 | 2,429 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,416 | 2,491 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,638 | 754 | 489 | 395 | 46.0% |
| As White | 817 | 400 | 241 | 176 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 821 | 354 | 248 | 219 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Howard Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Howard Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (817 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 382 | 46.8% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 162 | 19.8% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 126 | 15.4% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 43 | 5.3% | 58.1% |
| b3 | 33 | 4.0% | 60.6% |
| f4 | 25 | 3.1% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 33.2% | 61.2% |
| c6 | 74 | 19.6% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 70 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 40 | 10.6% | 66.3% |
| e6 | 39 | 10.3% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.7% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 144 | 49.1% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 33 | 11.3% | 59.1% |
| b5 | 32 | 10.9% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 28 | 9.6% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 19 | 6.5% | 65.8% |
| d6 | 19 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Daniel Howard Fernandez's chess games
All 1,638 games by Daniel Howard Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 754 wins, 489 draws, 395 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 85 | 45/24/16 | 52.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 60 | 28/19/13 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 51 | 25/12/14 | 49.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 90 | 44/20/26 | 48.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 50 | 31/9/10 | 62.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 15/6/4 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Awonder Liang | 2,687 | US Chess Masters 2024 | A80 |
| Apr 2021 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | 58th Doeberl Cup | E70 |
| Apr 2026 | Volodar Murzin | 2,655 | V Menorca Open A 2026 | B08 |
| Nov 2024 | Max Warmerdam | 2,653 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B54 |
| Dec 2020 | Alexey Sarana | 2,640 | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 100 | 61 | 2,454 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,465 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 20 | 11 | 2,529 |
| Vaxjo Visma GM | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,530 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,503 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,473 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 17 | 13 | 2,571 |
| RUS-AUS U16 Online Battle 01 | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Keith C Arkell (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Howard Fernandez's chess games?
1,638 games by Daniel Howard Fernandez, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Howard Fernandez has played.
What does Daniel Howard Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 817 games with White in our database, Daniel Howard Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Howard Fernandez answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Howard Fernandez play as White?
As White, Daniel Howard Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (85 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening (60 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (51 games, 49.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 817 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Howard Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Howard Fernandez most often plays: Modern Defense (90 games, 48.9% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 62.0% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 821 games.
What is Daniel Howard Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Daniel Howard Fernandez is currently rated 2,542 in classical chess, 2,374 in rapid and 2,416 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Daniel Howard Fernandez played?
Our database contains 1,638 games by Daniel Howard Fernandez, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 754 wins, 489 draws, 395 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Howard Fernandez?
1,638 games by Daniel Howard 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.