Prepare against Fernando Saiz Rodrigo

Spain · World #80,472 classical · FIDE ID 2259001

When preparing against Fernando Saiz Rodrigo, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).

Our database contains 80 games by Fernando Saiz Rodrigo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Saiz Rodrigo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Saiz Rodrigo 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Saiz Rodrigo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Saiz Rodrigo's side.

First moves as White (41 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …e6 (28% of these games) — Rodrigo usually continues Qe2 (80.0% score)
  • …c5 (25% of these games) — Rodrigo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Rodrigo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rodrigo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)

Fernando Saiz Rodrigo's chess games

All 80 games by Fernando Saiz Rodrigo 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Fernando Saiz Rodrigo's chess games?

80 games by Fernando Saiz Rodrigo, 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 Saiz Rodrigo has played.

What does Fernando Saiz Rodrigo play on the first move as White?

Across 41 games with White in our database, Fernando Saiz Rodrigo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Saiz Rodrigo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).

What openings does Fernando Saiz Rodrigo play as White?

As White, Fernando Saiz Rodrigo's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Fernando Saiz Rodrigo play as Black?

As Black, Fernando Saiz Rodrigo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.

What is Fernando Saiz Rodrigo's FIDE rating?

Fernando Saiz Rodrigo is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Apr 2003).

How many games has Fernando Saiz Rodrigo played?

Our database contains 80 games by Fernando Saiz Rodrigo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses (30.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Fernando Saiz Rodrigo?

80 games by Fernando Saiz Rodrigo 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.

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