Prepare against Jose Fernandez Otero
Spain · World #44,879 classical · FIDE ID 2208539
When preparing against Jose Fernandez Otero, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 78 games by Jose Fernandez Otero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Fernandez Otero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Fernandez Otero 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 | 1,914 | 2,127 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 2,125 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,866 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 30 | 13 | 35 | 38.5% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 4 | 15 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Fernandez Otero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Fernandez Otero's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 56.8% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 16 | 43.2% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Otero usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Otero usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Otero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Otero usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Otero usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Otero usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Fernandez Otero's chess games
All 78 games by Jose Fernandez Otero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Gabriel Rojo Huerta | 2,350 | 10th La Coruna Open | A24 |
| Jan 1993 | Juan Pablo Garcia Melgar | 2,310 | Naron Open | A68 |
| Mar 2002 | Manuel Antonio Perez Fungueiro | 2,250 | ch-Galicia | A26 |
| Nov 2003 | Jorge Martinez Tormo | 2,218 | Benidorm Bali Open A | C55 |
| Jan 2000 | David Jove Rey | 2,173 | Lalin Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Galicia | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| Naron Open | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,465 |
| 1st Vila de Padron Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,470 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,751 |
| 18th Ferrol Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,381 |
| 10th La Coruna Open | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,168 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,076 |
| 11th Teresa Herrera Open | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Fernandez Otero's chess games?
78 games by Jose Fernandez Otero, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Fernandez Otero has played.
What does Jose Fernandez Otero play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jose Fernandez Otero opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Fernandez Otero answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Jose Fernandez Otero play as White?
As White, Jose Fernandez Otero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Fernandez Otero play as Black?
As Black, Jose Fernandez Otero most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jose Fernandez Otero's FIDE rating?
Jose Fernandez Otero is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jose Fernandez Otero played?
Our database contains 78 games by Jose Fernandez Otero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Fernandez Otero?
78 games by Jose Fernandez Otero 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.