Prepare against Junior Machado Hernandez
Spain · World #21,862 classical · FIDE ID 2254697
When preparing against Junior Machado Hernandez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 43 games by Junior Machado Hernandez, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Junior Machado Hernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junior Machado 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 | 2,042 | 2,072 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,993 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 23.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junior Machado Hernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junior Machado Hernandez's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Junior Machado Hernandez's chess games
All 43 games by Junior Machado Hernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Alexis Cabrera Pino | 2,513 | 16th Albacete Open | E21 |
| Apr 2022 | Jorge Eliecer Renteria Becerra | 2,264 | 48th La Roda Open | B90 |
| Aug 2011 | Borja Navarro Ortiz de Orruno | 2,216 | 6th Almansa Open | C16 |
| Dec 2009 | Andrei Radu | 1,940 | 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | E57 |
| Sep 2010 | Ignacio Jose Diaz Rios | 1,897 | 18th Albacete Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Albacete Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,063 |
| 16th Albacete Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,238 |
| Absoluto, Femenino y Veterano Albacete 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,898 |
| 6th Almansa Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,087 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,073 |
| XII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Ciudad de Albacete | U2400 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,901 |
| 15th Albacete Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,850 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junior Machado Hernandez's chess games?
43 games by Junior Machado Hernandez, from Jul 2007 to Sep 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 Junior Machado Hernandez has played.
What does Junior Machado Hernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Junior Machado Hernandez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junior Machado Hernandez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Junior Machado Hernandez play as White?
As White, Junior Machado Hernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junior Machado Hernandez play as Black?
As Black, Junior Machado Hernandez most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Junior Machado Hernandez's FIDE rating?
Junior Machado Hernandez is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Junior Machado Hernandez played?
Our database contains 43 games by Junior Machado Hernandez, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junior Machado Hernandez?
43 games by Junior Machado 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.