Prepare against Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez
Spain · World #130,134 classical · FIDE ID 523094656
When preparing against Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez, covering Jun 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Barcena 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 | 1,647 | 1,734 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,626 | 1,626 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,605 | 1,734 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 18.2% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez's chess games
All 33 games by Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - 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: 6 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 2000 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Primera A | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 1999 | 8 | 2 | 1,970 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | – |
| chT-Catalunya | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Asturias Toran Memorial | 1997 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez's chess games?
33 games by Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez, from Jun 2024 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 Barcena Fernandez has played.
What does Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess, 1,626 in rapid and 1,605 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez played?
Our database contains 33 games by Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez, covering Jun 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Barcena Fernandez?
33 games by Juan Carlos Barcena 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.