Prepare against Fernando Bolanos
FM · Bolivia · World #9,859 classical · FIDE ID 3304094
Our database contains 603 games by Fernando Bolanos, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Bolanos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Bolanos 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 | 2,172 | 2,294 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,289 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,237 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 603 | 247 | 74 | 282 | 41.0% |
| As White | 303 | 134 | 36 | 133 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 300 | 113 | 38 | 149 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Bolanos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Bolanos's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 288 | 95.0% | 49.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.3% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 49.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues Nf3 (49.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 139 | 88.0% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 10.1% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 54.9% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 34 | 37.4% | 47.1% |
| f6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Fernando Bolanos's chess games
All 603 games by Fernando Bolanos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 247 wins, 74 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 86 | 39/10/37 | 45.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 28 | 13/2/13 | 46.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 59 | 24/5/30 | 40.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 25 | 6/3/16 | 24.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,591 | Titled Tue | B55 |
| Apr 2021 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,557 | Titled Tue | C78 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| May 2021 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,463 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Feb 2022 | Roberto Mogranzini | 2,459 | Titled Tue Late | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 311 | 114.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-BOL | 2024 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,234 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 15 | 2,205 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,243 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| 27th Pan American-ch U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Bolanos's chess games?
603 games by Fernando Bolanos, from Jan 2012 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 Fernando Bolanos has played.
What does Fernando Bolanos play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Fernando Bolanos opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Bolanos answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...f6 (2% of games).
What openings does Fernando Bolanos play as White?
As White, Fernando Bolanos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 45.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Bolanos play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Bolanos most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Fernando Bolanos's FIDE rating?
Fernando Bolanos is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Fernando Bolanos played?
Our database contains 603 games by Fernando Bolanos, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 74 draws, 282 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Bolanos?
603 games by Fernando Bolanos 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.