Prepare against Hermes Valenzuela Martinez
CM · Mexico · World #28,627 classical · FIDE ID 5111919
Our database contains 97 games by Hermes Valenzuela Martinez, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hermes Valenzuela Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hermes Valenzuela Martinez 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 36 | 19 | 42 | 37.1% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hermes Valenzuela Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hermes Valenzuela Martinez's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 89.4% | 40.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nc3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Martinez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 71.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Hermes Valenzuela Martinez's chess games
All 97 games by Hermes Valenzuela Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 36 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | John Curtis | 2,292 | Titled Tue Late | B26 |
| Feb 2024 | Babageldi Annaberdiyev | 2,208 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Feb 2024 | Esper Van Baar | 2,208 | Titled Tue Late | A90 |
| Jul 2011 | Juan Manuel Posada Zuluaga | 1,985 | ch-Pan American U14 | A41 |
| Feb 2024 | Sofia Blokhin | 1,964 | Titled Tue Early | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,135 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| Wch U10 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 1,473 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| 24th ch-Pan American U16 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,925 |
| 8th Aguascalientes | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,854 |
| Aguascalientes 10 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hermes Valenzuela Martinez's chess games?
97 games by Hermes Valenzuela Martinez, from Jul 2009 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 Hermes Valenzuela Martinez has played.
What does Hermes Valenzuela Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Hermes Valenzuela Martinez opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hermes Valenzuela Martinez answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Hermes Valenzuela Martinez play as White?
As White, Hermes Valenzuela Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 23.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hermes Valenzuela Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Hermes Valenzuela Martinez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Hermes Valenzuela Martinez's FIDE rating?
Hermes Valenzuela Martinez is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Hermes Valenzuela Martinez played?
Our database contains 97 games by Hermes Valenzuela Martinez, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hermes Valenzuela Martinez?
97 games by Hermes Valenzuela Martinez 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.