Prepare against Fernando Cortes Medina
CM · Mexico · World #12,882 classical · FIDE ID 5181402
Our database contains 87 games by Fernando Cortes Medina, covering Jun 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Cortes Medina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Cortes Medina 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 | 2,130 | 2,133 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,909 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,019 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 36 | 28 | 23 | 41.4% |
| As White | 44 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Cortes Medina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Cortes Medina's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 56.8% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Medina usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 70.4% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 29.6% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Fernando Cortes Medina's chess games
All 87 games by Fernando Cortes Medina in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2021 - 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: 36 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva | 2,256 | Carlos Torre Mem Blitz | B21 |
| Dec 2025 | R Martin del Campo | 2,198 | 35th Carlos Torre Mem | B00 |
| May 2026 | Jesus Daniel Diaz Guerrero | 2,178 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Clásico Sub 16 | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Yoana Gonzalez Ochoa | 2,108 | 35th Carlos Torre Mem | A29 |
| May 2026 | Rocky Wang | 2,079 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O13 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Carlos Torre Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O13 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,155 |
| Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Internacional | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 25+5 Sub 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,810 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Blitz 3+2 Sub 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| LXX Mexican Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | American Continental Stage | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,050 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 10+5 Sub 16 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Cortes Medina's chess games?
87 games by Fernando Cortes Medina, from Jun 2021 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 Cortes Medina has played.
What does Fernando Cortes Medina play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Fernando Cortes Medina opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Cortes Medina answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fernando Cortes Medina play as White?
As White, Fernando Cortes Medina's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Cortes Medina play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Cortes Medina most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Fernando Cortes Medina's FIDE rating?
Fernando Cortes Medina is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Fernando Cortes Medina played?
Our database contains 87 games by Fernando Cortes Medina, covering Jun 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Cortes Medina?
87 games by Fernando Cortes Medina 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.