Prepare against Fermin Gonzalez Velez
IM · Spain · World #2,891 classical · FIDE ID 2206196
Our database contains 446 games by Fermin Gonzalez Velez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fermin Gonzalez Velez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fermin Gonzalez Velez 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 | 2,343 | 2,370 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,343 | 2,361 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 446 | 228 | 92 | 127 | 51.1% |
| As White | 237 | 117 | 51 | 69 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 210 | 111 | 41 | 58 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fermin Gonzalez Velez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fermin Gonzalez Velez's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 231 | 97.5% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Velez usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Velez usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Velez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 58.6% | 70.7% |
| d6 | 15 | 15.2% | 76.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.1% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 38.9% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 23.6% | 70.6% |
| f5 | 15 | 20.8% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Fermin Gonzalez Velez's chess games
All 446 games by Fermin Gonzalez Velez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 228 wins, 92 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 30 | 17/8/5 | 56.7% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Josep Oms Pallisse | 2,505 | chT-Catalunya | B00 |
| Jan 1999 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,501 | Castellar Open | A03 |
| Jan 1993 | Igor Efimov | 2,500 | Manresa Open | D38 |
| Oct 1997 | Jesus Maria De La Villa Garcia | 2,485 | ch-ESP | B00 |
| Jan 1993 | Ariel Sorin | 2,480 | chT-Catalunya | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2004 | 56 | 35 | 2,451 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 48 | 26 | 2,279 |
| chT-ESP | 2002 | 42 | 23 | 2,397 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2000 | 33 | 22 | 2,418 |
| St Cugat Open | 1998 | 32 | 23 | 2,440 |
| Barbera del Valles Open | 2000 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,422 |
| Terrassa Open | 1998 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,403 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1995 | 24 | 15 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fermin Gonzalez Velez's chess games?
446 games by Fermin Gonzalez Velez, from Apr 2003 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 Fermin Gonzalez Velez has played.
What does Fermin Gonzalez Velez play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Fermin Gonzalez Velez opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fermin Gonzalez Velez answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games).
What openings does Fermin Gonzalez Velez play as White?
As White, Fermin Gonzalez Velez's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fermin Gonzalez Velez play as Black?
As Black, Fermin Gonzalez Velez most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Fermin Gonzalez Velez's FIDE rating?
Fermin Gonzalez Velez is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,343 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Fermin Gonzalez Velez played?
Our database contains 446 games by Fermin Gonzalez Velez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 92 draws, 127 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fermin Gonzalez Velez?
446 games by Fermin Gonzalez Velez 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.