Prepare against Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo
Canada · World #91,611 classical · FIDE ID 2617528
When preparing against Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 91 games by Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo 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 | 1,754 | 1,871 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,816 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 20 | 19 | 52 | 22.0% |
| As White | 46 | 9 | 10 | 27 | 19.6% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 63.0% | 36.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 36.2% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 9.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Hidalgo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo's chess games
All 91 games by Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Charles D Musselman | 1,995 | ch-NATO 26th | A00 |
| Oct 2021 | Patrick Maes | 1,924 | 31st ch-NATO | B06 |
| Sep 2019 | Maris Noviks | 1,905 | 30th ch-NATO | E11 |
| Oct 2021 | Kris Steen | 1,865 | 31st ch-NATO | C02 |
| Oct 2012 | Edward I Chwieseni | 1,794 | 23rd ch-NATO | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,623 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,719 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,670 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,842 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,628 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,875 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,557 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,765 |
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Where can I find Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo's chess games?
91 games by Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo, from Oct 2014 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 Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo has played.
What does Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo play as White?
As White, Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo's FIDE rating?
Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo played?
Our database contains 91 games by Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 52 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo?
91 games by Fernando Echavarria Hidalgo 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.