Prepare against Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra
Spain · World #30,256 classical · FIDE ID 2217317
When preparing against Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 78 games by Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra 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 | 1,984 | 2,172 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,145 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,011 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 27 | 16 | 35 | 34.6% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 44.4% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 30.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Saavedra usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Saavedra usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Saavedra usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Saavedra usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Saavedra usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Saavedra usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra's chess games
All 78 games by Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Julio Gonzalez Diaz | 2,244 | chT2-ESP | C45 |
| Jul 2000 | Irina Borovik | 2,175 | 11th Teresa Herrera Open | C84 |
| Jan 2001 | Xan Guillen Lorenzana | 2,079 | 10th Burgas Open | A02 |
| Mar 2002 | Alejandro Vazquez Galinares | 2,043 | ch-Galicia | A44 |
| Jul 2002 | Benjamin Vidal Lanau | 2,030 | 11th Burgas Open | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 9th Orense Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,229 |
| 11th Teresa Herrera Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,365 |
| 10th Burgas Open | 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2,485 |
| Orense Open | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,036 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| 10th La Coruna Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,435 |
| ch-Galicia | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,976 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra's chess games?
78 games by Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra, 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 Fernandez Saavedra has played.
What does Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra played?
Our database contains 78 games by Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra?
78 games by Jose Luis Fernandez Saavedra 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.