Prepare against Fernando Chao Vale
Spain · World #12,683 classical · FIDE ID 22241663
When preparing against Fernando Chao Vale, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 88 games by Fernando Chao Vale, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Chao Vale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Chao Vale 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 | 2,134 | 2,167 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,098 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,139 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 38 | 20 | 30 | 43.2% |
| As White | 52 | 25 | 10 | 17 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Chao Vale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Chao Vale's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vale usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vale usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vale usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Fernando Chao Vale's chess games
All 88 games by Fernando Chao Vale in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Oct 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: 38 wins, 20 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Vladimir Shipunov | 2,279 | 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C41 |
| Feb 2016 | Miguel Picos Maiztegui | 2,142 | ch-Gallego U18 | A26 |
| Feb 2017 | Mireya Represa Perez | 2,108 | ch-Gallego U18 | B42 |
| Feb 2016 | David Garcia Sobrino | 2,014 | ch-Gallego U18 | C03 |
| Mar 2016 | Ines Prado Acebo | 1,988 | ch-Galego | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2009 | 23 | 13.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-Gallego U18 | 2017 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2011 | 14 | 5 | 1,637 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,993 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-Gallego U14 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,613 |
| ch-EU U10 19th | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,129 |
| ch-Galego | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Chao Vale's chess games?
88 games by Fernando Chao Vale, from Oct 2007 to Oct 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 Chao Vale has played.
What does Fernando Chao Vale play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Fernando Chao Vale opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Chao Vale answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games).
What openings does Fernando Chao Vale play as White?
As White, Fernando Chao Vale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Chao Vale play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Chao Vale most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Fernando Chao Vale's FIDE rating?
Fernando Chao Vale is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Fernando Chao Vale played?
Our database contains 88 games by Fernando Chao Vale, covering Oct 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 20 draws, 30 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Chao Vale?
88 games by Fernando Chao Vale 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.