Prepare against Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera
NIC · World #18,443 classical · FIDE ID 6101046
Our database contains 227 games by Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera 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 | 2,071 | 2,233 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,179 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,211 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 102 | 91 | 34 | 44.9% |
| As White | 107 | 56 | 38 | 13 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 120 | 46 | 53 | 21 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 44.9% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 28 | 26.2% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 20.6% | 70.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 73.2% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Cabrera usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 37.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 22.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 65.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera's chess games
All 227 games by Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 102 wins, 91 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Carlos Davila | 2,283 | 16th Managua Hurtado Memorial | C41 |
| Dec 2016 | Adrian Fuentes | 2,270 | 16th Managua Hurtado Memorial | C10 |
| Mar 2012 | Rene Lacayo | 2,264 | ch-NCA | A30 |
| Jun 2011 | Rodolfo Izaba | 2,263 | Managua KPMG Masters | B33 |
| Sep 2011 | William Bravo | 2,243 | ch-NCA | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 32 | 23 | 2,188 |
| ch-NCA | 2012 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,255 |
| Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-NCA 1st Stage | 2021 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-NCA final | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,033 |
| chT-CRI | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| 16th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,258 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carlos Davila (11 games) · Marcos Ortiz (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera's chess games?
227 games by Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera, from Jan 2007 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 Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera has played.
What does Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera play as White?
As White, Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera play as Black?
As Black, Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera's FIDE rating?
Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera played?
Our database contains 227 games by Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 91 draws, 34 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera?
227 games by Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera 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.