Prepare against Fernando Rey Besada
Argentina · World #12,618 classical · FIDE ID 111520
Our database contains 140 games by Fernando Rey Besada, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Rey Besada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Rey Besada 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 | 2,133 | 2,256 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 52 | 48 | 40 | 37.1% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 29 | 14 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Rey Besada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Rey Besada's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 94.3% | 57.6% |
| f4 | 4 | 5.7% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Besada usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Besada usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Besada usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Besada usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Besada usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 90.9% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 54.5% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
Fernando Rey Besada's chess games
All 140 games by Fernando Rey Besada in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 48 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Eduardo Bruno | 2,266 | 30th chT-Buenos Aires Intercoop | B91 |
| Aug 2009 | Alvaro Guerrero | 2,257 | Villa Martelli ITT Vicente Lopez | D38 |
| Jul 2004 | Marisa Zuriel | 2,234 | Vicente Lopez IRT Open | B99 |
| Jan 2002 | Hernan Ojeda | 2,232 | 52nd Villa Ballester Open | B13 |
| Feb 2005 | Andrei Chtcherbine | 2,225 | Villa Ballester IRT Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente Lopez IRT Open | 2004 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,428 |
| 53rd Villa Ballester Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| 52nd Villa Ballester Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,441 |
| Villa Ballester IRT Open | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,422 |
| Villa Martelli ITT Vicente Lopez | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| Villa Martelli Rubinstein Memorial | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| 4th Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Rey Besada's chess games?
140 games by Fernando Rey Besada, from Apr 2003 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 Rey Besada has played.
What does Fernando Rey Besada play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Fernando Rey Besada opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Rey Besada answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Fernando Rey Besada play as White?
As White, Fernando Rey Besada's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Rey Besada play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Rey Besada most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Fernando Rey Besada's FIDE rating?
Fernando Rey Besada is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Fernando Rey Besada played?
Our database contains 140 games by Fernando Rey Besada, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 48 draws, 40 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Rey Besada?
140 games by Fernando Rey Besada 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.