Prepare against David Fernandez Lago
Spain · World #31,893 classical · FIDE ID 2280736
When preparing against David Fernandez Lago, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 187 games by David Fernandez Lago, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Fernandez Lago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Fernandez Lago 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 | 1,975 | 2,085 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,020 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 2,009 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 77 | 44 | 66 | 41.2% |
| As White | 91 | 36 | 22 | 33 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 96 | 41 | 22 | 33 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Fernandez Lago's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Fernandez Lago's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 32 | 35.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lago usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lago usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Lago usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Lago usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Lago usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lago usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 69.0% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.7% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 59.5% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 24.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
David Fernandez Lago's chess games
All 187 games by David Fernandez Lago in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 77 wins, 44 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,591 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | A25 |
| Nov 2014 | Manuel Palacios Perez | 2,208 | 24th Linares ch-FEDC | B70 |
| Nov 2012 | Agustin Fernandez Manrique | 2,189 | 23rd ch-Valladolid Once | A26 |
| Sep 2004 | Andrzej Migala | 2,175 | 2nd Mondariz FIDE President Cup | D15 |
| Jun 2024 | Lubov Zsiltzova-Lisenko | 2,146 | IBCA EU-ch blind | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Mondariz FIDE President Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| 7th Mondariz Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,012 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,798 |
| 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-ESP Ciegos | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 24th Linares ch-FEDC | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Fernandez Lago's chess games?
187 games by David Fernandez Lago, from Jan 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 David Fernandez Lago has played.
What does David Fernandez Lago play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, David Fernandez Lago opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Fernandez Lago answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Fernandez Lago play as White?
As White, David Fernandez Lago's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Fernandez Lago play as Black?
As Black, David Fernandez Lago most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is David Fernandez Lago's FIDE rating?
David Fernandez Lago is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Mar 2026).
How many games has David Fernandez Lago played?
Our database contains 187 games by David Fernandez Lago, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 44 draws, 66 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Fernandez Lago?
187 games by David Fernandez Lago 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.