Prepare against Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez
Spain · World #56,551 classical · FIDE ID 2211041
When preparing against Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 72 games by Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Barbosa 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 | 1,868 | 2,073 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,827 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,857 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 20 | 13 | 39 | 27.8% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 77.8% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 16.7% | 8.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 8.3% score
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez's chess games
All 72 games by Juan Carlos Barbosa 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Fernando JM Costa | 2,175 | Mondariz Open | D02 |
| Jan 2006 | Emilio Pazo Nunez | 1,797 | 15th Burgas Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondariz Open | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,230 |
| Orense Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,408 |
| 10th Burgas Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,153 |
| ch-POR 56th | 2000 | 8 | 1 | 1,867 |
| Aceimar Open | 1995 | 7 | 1.5 | – |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 12th Burgas Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez's chess games?
72 games by Juan Carlos Barbosa 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 Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez has played.
What does Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez played?
Our database contains 72 games by Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez?
72 games by Juan Carlos Barbosa 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.