Prepare against Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez
Spain · World #36,402 classical · FIDE ID 2226596
When preparing against Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Fernandez 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 | 1,952 | 2,157 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 2,017 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,044 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 54 | 36 | 77 | 32.3% |
| As White | 86 | 31 | 21 | 34 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 23 | 15 | 43 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 88.4% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.3% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez's chess games
All 167 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez 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: 54 wins, 36 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D53 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Jochen Dahm | 2,304 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | A57 |
| Oct 2001 | Rafael Rodriguez Lopez | 2,299 | chT-ESP | A30 |
| Dec 2006 | Patrick Bareyre | 2,179 | 6th Mont de Marsan Open | A84 |
| Aug 2012 | Jose Carlos Pena Torres | 2,091 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp1 | E19 |
| Nov 2008 | Rubio Jose San Emeterio | 2,038 | chT-Cantabria Honor | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cantabria | 2009 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,138 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,333 |
| 84th Hastings Masters | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Pryca Gijon Open A | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 18th Ferrol Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| 6th Mont de Marsan Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,214 |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 1993 | 8 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez's chess games?
167 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez 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 Fernandez Fernandez has played.
What does Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez played?
Our database contains 167 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 36 draws, 77 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Fernandez Fernandez?
167 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez 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.