Prepare against Luis Fernandez Siles
FM · Spain · World #10,541 classical · FIDE ID 2209420
When preparing against Luis Fernandez Siles, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 18.4% over 49 games.
Our database contains 2,448 games by Luis Fernandez Siles, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luis Fernandez Siles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Fernandez Siles 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 | 2,162 | 2,368 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,281 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,260 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,448 | 785 | 250 | 1,413 | 32.1% |
| As White | 1,208 | 425 | 126 | 657 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 1,240 | 360 | 124 | 756 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Fernandez Siles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Fernandez Siles's side.
First moves as White (1,207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 791 | 65.5% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 396 | 32.8% | 43.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 0.6% | 28.6% |
| b4 | 6 | 0.5% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Siles usually continues Nf3 (39.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Siles usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Siles usually continues d4 (41.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Siles usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Siles usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Siles usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (568 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 503 | 88.6% | 35.4% |
| e5 | 55 | 9.7% | 32.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 357 | 86.9% | 32.4% |
| f5 | 43 | 10.5% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Luis Fernandez Siles's chess games
All 2,448 games by Luis Fernandez Siles in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 785 wins, 250 draws, 1,413 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 156 | 39/14/103 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 89 | 35/6/48 | 39.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 81 | 39/5/37 | 48.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/4/30 | 42.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 49 | 9/7/33 | 18.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 46 | 17/2/27 | 37.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 46 | 11/3/32 | 23.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 43 | 18/3/22 | 41.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 39 | 14/3/22 | 35.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 14/3/21 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 147 | 47/6/94 | 32.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 111 | 31/8/72 | 27.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 88 | 26/8/54 | 29.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 74 | 22/4/48 | 29.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 70 | 23/5/42 | 32.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 69 | 25/8/36 | 36.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 64 | 22/9/33 | 34.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 58 | 19/9/30 | 32.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 44 | 11/3/30 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 29 | 6/1/22 | 20.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,663 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Mar 2022 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,652 | Titled Tue Late | D20 |
| Mar 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | D72 |
| Feb 2002 | Oleg Korneev | 2,568 | 5th Malaga Open | C77 |
| May 2021 | Mikhail Panarin | 2,562 | Titled Arena May 8th | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,116 | 751 | 2,124 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,255 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 16 | 6 | 2,137 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2011 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,118 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Reprintsev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Fernandez Siles's chess games?
2,448 games by Luis Fernandez Siles, from Apr 2003 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 Luis Fernandez Siles has played.
What does Luis Fernandez Siles play on the first move as White?
Across 1,207 games with White in our database, Luis Fernandez Siles opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Fernandez Siles answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Luis Fernandez Siles play as White?
As White, Luis Fernandez Siles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (156 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (89 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (81 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Fernandez Siles play as Black?
As Black, Luis Fernandez Siles most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (147 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (111 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian (88 games, 29.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,240 games.
What is Luis Fernandez Siles's FIDE rating?
Luis Fernandez Siles is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Luis Fernandez Siles played?
Our database contains 2,448 games by Luis Fernandez Siles, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 785 wins, 250 draws, 1,413 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Fernandez Siles?
2,448 games by Luis Fernandez Siles 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.