Prepare against Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal
IM · Cuba · World #4,025 classical · FIDE ID 3500357
When preparing against Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 431 games by Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal 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 | 2,302 | 2,418 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,382 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,459 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 431 | 136 | 151 | 144 | 31.6% |
| As White | 209 | 76 | 79 | 54 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 222 | 60 | 72 | 90 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 93.3% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 11 | 5.3% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Fontal usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Fontal usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Fontal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Fontal usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Fontal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Fontal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 129 | 96.3% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 88.7% | 38.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal's chess games
All 431 games by Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal 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: 136 wins, 151 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 61 | 21/25/15 | 34.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 36 | 11/15/10 | 30.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 45 | 13/10/22 | 28.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,596 | 14th Carlos Torre Memorial Open | D33 |
| Jun 2010 | Yuri Gonzalez Vidal | 2,543 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | D17 |
| Jun 2009 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,520 | 44th Capablanca Memorial Open | C63 |
| Jan 1997 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,510 | ch-CUB | C63 |
| Jun 2010 | Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano | 2,507 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Open | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 2002 | 92 | 36.5 | 2,363 |
| ch-CUB sf | 2000 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,516 |
| Havana Provincial-ch Final | 2009 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-Havana Province 1st Cat | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,478 |
| Havana Marcos Cup | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,311 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier I 38th | 2003 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 36th | 2001 | 13 | 6 | 2,392 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 34th | 1999 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Omar Almeida Quintana (11 games) · Rodney Oscar Perez Garcia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal's chess games?
431 games by Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal, 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 Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal has played.
What does Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal play as White?
As White, Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 34.4% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal play as Black?
As Black, Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (45 games, 28.9% win rate); Italian Game (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal's FIDE rating?
Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (May 2011).
How many games has Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal played?
Our database contains 431 games by Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 151 draws, 144 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal?
431 games by Felix Manuel Gomez Fontal 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.