Prepare against Juan Carlos Hernandez
CM · HND · World #56,324 classical · FIDE ID 8400318
When preparing against Juan Carlos Hernandez, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Juan Carlos Hernandez, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Hernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Hernandez 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 | 1,869 | 2,040 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,954 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,981 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 24 | 10 | 24 | 41.4% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Hernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Hernandez's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 26.7% | 18.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 18.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Juan Carlos Hernandez's chess games
All 58 games by Juan Carlos Hernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Hector Velasquez | 2,119 | ch-HON sf1 | A06 |
| May 2017 | Moises Melara | 2,001 | San Salvador zt 2.3 | A05 |
| Aug 2014 | Tito Kahn | 2,000 | Olympiad-41 | D02 |
| Apr 2011 | Humberto Jose Diego Martinez | 1,987 | 12th Managua Grand Prix | B33 |
| Apr 2011 | Eneo Sanchez | 1,966 | 12th Managua Grand Prix | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| San Salvador zt 2.3 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,820 |
| 12th Managua Grand Prix | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,056 |
| ch-HON sf1 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Managua Sub zt 2.3 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,820 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 3 | 2 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Hernandez's chess games?
58 games by Juan Carlos Hernandez, from Jan 2004 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 Hernandez has played.
What does Juan Carlos Hernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Hernandez opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Hernandez answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Hernandez play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Hernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Hernandez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Hernandez most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Juan Carlos Hernandez's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Hernandez is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Juan Carlos Hernandez played?
Our database contains 58 games by Juan Carlos Hernandez, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Hernandez?
58 games by Juan Carlos Hernandez 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.