Prepare against Fernando Valenzuela Gomez
IM · CHL · World #2,925 classical · FIDE ID 3409392
When preparing against Fernando Valenzuela Gomez, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 28.9% over 38 games.
Our database contains 1,167 games by Fernando Valenzuela Gomez, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Valenzuela Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Valenzuela Gomez 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 | 2,342 | 2,413 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,437 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,359 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,167 | 537 | 279 | 351 | 46.0% |
| As White | 581 | 291 | 128 | 162 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 586 | 246 | 151 | 189 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Valenzuela Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Valenzuela Gomez's side.
First moves as White (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 294 | 50.6% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 211 | 36.3% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 10.8% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.5% | 55.6% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 161 | 54.9% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 46 | 15.7% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 27 | 9.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 6.5% | 71.1% |
| g6 | 18 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 4.1% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 138 | 74.2% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 16.1% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Fernando Valenzuela Gomez's chess games
All 1,167 games by Fernando Valenzuela Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 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: 537 wins, 279 draws, 351 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 57 | 27/11/19 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 18/7/11 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 18/19/21 | 31.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 53 | 23/13/17 | 43.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 11/14/13 | 28.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,655 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | A40 |
| Sep 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,641 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| May 2020 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,530 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | E92 |
| Mar 2009 | Valeriy Aveskulov | 2,526 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | B50 |
| Jul 2022 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,525 | 44th Barbera del Valles Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 256 | 135.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-CHI | 2017 | 39 | 24 | 2,375 |
| Barcelona Christmas IM | 2025 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2007 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,119 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,455 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,489 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,223 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adrian Jimenez Ruano (15 games) · Gerard Ayats Llobera (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Valenzuela Gomez's chess games?
1,167 games by Fernando Valenzuela Gomez, from Apr 2006 to Sep 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 Valenzuela Gomez has played.
What does Fernando Valenzuela Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 581 games with White in our database, Fernando Valenzuela Gomez opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Valenzuela Gomez answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Fernando Valenzuela Gomez play as White?
As White, Fernando Valenzuela Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 581 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Valenzuela Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Valenzuela Gomez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 43.4% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 586 games.
What is Fernando Valenzuela Gomez's FIDE rating?
Fernando Valenzuela Gomez is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (May 2021).
How many games has Fernando Valenzuela Gomez played?
Our database contains 1,167 games by Fernando Valenzuela Gomez, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 537 wins, 279 draws, 351 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Valenzuela Gomez?
1,167 games by Fernando Valenzuela Gomez 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.