Prepare against Fernando Cortes Medina
CM · Mexico · World #18,392 classical · FIDE ID 5181402
When preparing against Fernando Cortes Medina, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 91 games by Fernando Cortes Medina, covering Jun 2021 to Oct 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 | 2,072 | 2,133 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,019 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 39.6% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 35.6% |
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 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 58.7% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Medina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% 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 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 67.9% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 32.1% | 66.7% |
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 91 games by Fernando Cortes Medina in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2021 - 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: 36 wins, 31 draws, 24 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% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Miguel Tadeo Palma Villanueva | 2,256 | Carlos Torre Mem Blitz | B21 |
| Dec 2025 | Roberto Abel Martin Del Campo Cardenas | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV Aguascalientes Int | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,988 |
| 35th Carlos Torre Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O13 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,155 |
| 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 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Clásico Sub 16 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,260 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | American Continental Stage | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Cortes Medina's chess games?
91 games by Fernando Cortes Medina, from Jun 2021 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 Cortes Medina has played.
What does Fernando Cortes Medina play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Fernando Cortes Medina opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Cortes Medina answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% 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 46 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 45 games.
What is Fernando Cortes Medina's FIDE rating?
Fernando Cortes Medina is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 1,931 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 91 games by Fernando Cortes Medina, covering Jun 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 31 draws, 24 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Cortes Medina?
91 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.