Prepare against Henry Soto Hernandez
IM · Cuba · World #882 classical · FIDE ID 3507475
When preparing against Henry Soto Hernandez, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Henry Soto Hernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henry Soto Hernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Soto Hernandez 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 | 2,463 | 2,496 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,411 | 2,411 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,497 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 168 | 120 | 111 | 42.1% |
| As White | 201 | 92 | 64 | 45 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 198 | 76 | 56 | 66 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Soto Hernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Soto Hernandez's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 94 | 46.8% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 53 | 26.4% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 46 | 22.9% | 73.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.5% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues g3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues g3 (53.4% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 36.8% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 29 | 27.4% | 67.2% |
| c5 | 29 | 27.4% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 58.7% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 30.2% | 55.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Henry Soto Hernandez's chess games
All 399 games by Henry Soto Hernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 168 wins, 120 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 49 | 21/11/17 | 42.9% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Sam Shankland | 2,710 | Titled Tue Early | A59 |
| Mar 2022 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,521 | ch-CUB | D77 |
| Dec 2017 | Camilo Ernesto Gomez Garrido | 2,515 | Carlos Torre Memorial Open 29th | C07 |
| Jun 2017 | Eric Lobron | 2,507 | 52nd Capablanca Memorial Open | B53 |
| Sep 2017 | Aramis Alvarez Pedraza | 2,503 | Clemente Vazquez Mem A | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 167 | 89 | 2,314 |
| Havana Elo | 2009 | 15 | 10 | 2,346 |
| 6th Havana UCI | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,380 |
| ch-CUB 59th | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,531 |
| ch-Havana Province Final | 2010 | 11 | 10 | 2,422 |
| Clemente Vazquez Memorial-A 16th | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,399 |
| ch-CUB | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,513 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Soto Hernandez's chess games?
399 games by Henry Soto Hernandez, from Apr 2003 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 Henry Soto Hernandez has played.
What does Henry Soto Hernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Henry Soto Hernandez opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Soto Hernandez answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Henry Soto Hernandez play as White?
As White, Henry Soto Hernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Soto Hernandez play as Black?
As Black, Henry Soto Hernandez most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Henry Soto Hernandez's FIDE rating?
Henry Soto Hernandez is currently rated 2,463 in classical chess, 2,411 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (May 2022).
How many games has Henry Soto Hernandez played?
Our database contains 399 games by Henry Soto Hernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 120 draws, 111 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Soto Hernandez?
399 games by Henry Soto Hernandez 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.