Prepare against Francisco Marcos Herrero
Spain · World #55,903 classical · FIDE ID 2279045
When preparing against Francisco Marcos Herrero, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 556 games by Francisco Marcos Herrero, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Marcos Herrero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Marcos Herrero 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 | 1,870 | 2,004 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,855 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,873 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 556 | 241 | 119 | 196 | 43.3% |
| As White | 285 | 130 | 58 | 97 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 271 | 111 | 61 | 99 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Marcos Herrero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Marcos Herrero's side.
First moves as White (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 44.9% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 93 | 32.6% | 51.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 11.9% | 70.6% |
| e4 | 28 | 9.8% | 44.6% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Herrero usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 85.3% | 51.2% |
| d6 | 17 | 11.9% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 93.2% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Francisco Marcos Herrero's chess games
All 556 games by Francisco Marcos Herrero in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 241 wins, 119 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 57 | 30/12/15 | 52.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 39 | 16/10/13 | 41.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 35 | 16/7/12 | 45.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A48 | London System | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Ramon Mateo | 2,415 | 23rd Collado Villalba Open | B00 |
| Oct 2010 | Johny Cueto Chajtur | 2,301 | 1st Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | A45 |
| Sep 2007 | David Ballesteros Gonzalez | 2,196 | 20th Moratalaz Open | B24 |
| Jan 2016 | Peter Kalthoff | 2,132 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | D00 |
| Jan 2017 | Aurelio Sanchez Garcia | 2,131 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 40 | 26 | 1,977 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2015 | 32 | 19.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2022 | 32 | 21.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2015 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 19 | 8 | 1,992 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Marcos Herrero's chess games?
556 games by Francisco Marcos Herrero, from Oct 2004 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 Francisco Marcos Herrero has played.
What does Francisco Marcos Herrero play on the first move as White?
Across 285 games with White in our database, Francisco Marcos Herrero opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Marcos Herrero answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Francisco Marcos Herrero play as White?
As White, Francisco Marcos Herrero's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (57 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Marcos Herrero play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Marcos Herrero most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Francisco Marcos Herrero's FIDE rating?
Francisco Marcos Herrero is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Francisco Marcos Herrero played?
Our database contains 556 games by Francisco Marcos Herrero, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 119 draws, 196 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Marcos Herrero?
556 games by Francisco Marcos Herrero 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.