Prepare against Francisco Mateos Cordero
Spain · World #99,635 classical · FIDE ID 32059329
When preparing against Francisco Mateos Cordero, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Francisco Mateos Cordero, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Mateos Cordero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Mateos Cordero 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 | 1,731 | 1,742 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,720 | 1,738 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 57 | 20 | 50 | 44.9% |
| As White | 62 | 28 | 11 | 23 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 65 | 29 | 9 | 27 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Mateos Cordero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Mateos Cordero's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 96.8% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cordero usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Cordero usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Cordero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cordero usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 82.1% | 52.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
Francisco Mateos Cordero's chess games
All 127 games by Francisco Mateos Cordero in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 57 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Isaac Begona Ortiz | 1,784 | 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | A80 |
| May 2015 | Nesztor Del Noval Nemeshazi | 1,770 | 24th Madrid San Viator Open | B99 |
| May 2012 | Gregorio Moreno Zamora | 1,760 | 18th Madrid San Viator Open | D02 |
| Sep 2012 | Ignacio Pardo Vaquero | 1,756 | 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | A57 |
| Jun 2013 | Enrique Tolosana Esteban | 1,754 | 20th Madrid San Viator Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,690 |
| 24th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,813 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,695 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,462 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,615 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,510 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Mateos Cordero's chess games?
127 games by Francisco Mateos Cordero, from Nov 2011 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 Francisco Mateos Cordero has played.
What does Francisco Mateos Cordero play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Francisco Mateos Cordero opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Mateos Cordero answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Francisco Mateos Cordero play as White?
As White, Francisco Mateos Cordero's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Mateos Cordero play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Mateos Cordero most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Francisco Mateos Cordero's FIDE rating?
Francisco Mateos Cordero is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,720 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Francisco Mateos Cordero played?
Our database contains 127 games by Francisco Mateos Cordero, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 20 draws, 50 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Mateos Cordero?
127 games by Francisco Mateos Cordero 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.