Prepare against Fernando Fernandez Estremera
CM · Spain · World #8,134 classical · FIDE ID 24520152
When preparing against Fernando Fernandez Estremera, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 385 games by Fernando Fernandez Estremera, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Fernandez Estremera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Fernandez Estremera 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 | 2,203 | 2,279 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,189 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,182 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 177 | 73 | 135 | 46.0% |
| As White | 195 | 102 | 36 | 57 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 190 | 75 | 37 | 78 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Fernandez Estremera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Fernandez Estremera's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 99.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Estremera usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Estremera usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Estremera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Estremera usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 88.0% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 70.0% | 44.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 28.0% | 64.3% |
Fernando Fernandez Estremera's chess games
All 385 games by Fernando Fernandez Estremera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 177 wins, 73 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 30 | 16/7/7 | 53.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 51 | 23/6/22 | 45.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,562 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
| Feb 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | De la Villa Garcia,J | 2,420 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | D01 |
| Jul 2021 | Bernardo Cesar Maestre | 2,383 | ch-ESP U16 | D52 |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksandra Maltsevskaya | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 130 | 65 | 2,210 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2017 | 22 | 9 | 1,702 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-Madrid U14 | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 1,941 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,084 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,951 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,659 |
| ch-ESP U18 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Fernandez Estremera's chess games?
385 games by Fernando Fernandez Estremera, from Jan 2014 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 Fernandez Estremera has played.
What does Fernando Fernandez Estremera play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Fernando Fernandez Estremera opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Fernandez Estremera answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Fernando Fernandez Estremera play as White?
As White, Fernando Fernandez Estremera's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Fernandez Estremera play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Fernandez Estremera most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Fernando Fernandez Estremera's FIDE rating?
Fernando Fernandez Estremera is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Fernando Fernandez Estremera played?
Our database contains 385 games by Fernando Fernandez Estremera, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 73 draws, 135 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Fernandez Estremera?
385 games by Fernando Fernandez Estremera 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.