Prepare against Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez
Spain · World #30,419 classical · FIDE ID 2222582
When preparing against Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez 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 | 1,983 | 2,178 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,078 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 77 | 36 | 42 | 49.7% |
| As White | 86 | 47 | 19 | 20 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 30 | 17 | 22 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 100.0% | 65.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 72.2% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 65.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez's chess games
All 155 games by Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez 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: 77 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | David Roiz Baztan | 2,360 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B85 |
| Jan 1998 | Ruben Pascual Arevalo | 2,305 | Asturias Preferente Open | D00 |
| Jan 1997 | Carlos Gonzalez Fuente | 2,300 | chT-Asturias | B34 |
| Jan 1999 | Luis Barredo Duran | 2,290 | Liga Asturiana 3th | C18 |
| Jan 1993 | Javier Aguera Naredo | 2,275 | ch-Asturias Preferente | C83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 36 | 18 | 2,198 |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,259 |
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 10 | 9 | 2,353 |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 1999 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,520 |
| Oviedo Liga Asturiana | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,082 |
| chT-Asturias Primera B | 1998 | 9 | 8 | – |
| Liga Asturiana 3th | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| Pryca Gijon Preferente Open | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez's chess games?
155 games by Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez, 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 Luis Blanco Fernandez has played.
What does Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez played?
Our database contains 155 games by Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez?
155 games by Jose Luis Blanco Fernandez 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.