Prepare against Manel Fernando
United Kingdom · World #113,833 classical · FIDE ID 439606
When preparing against Manel Fernando, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 28.9% over 38 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Manel Fernando, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manel Fernando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manel Fernando 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 | 1,690 | 1,734 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,693 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,692 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 51 | 23 | 91 | 30.9% |
| As White | 81 | 28 | 12 | 41 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 84 | 23 | 11 | 50 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manel Fernando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manel Fernando's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 91.1% | 24.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 96.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Manel Fernando's chess games
All 165 games by Manel Fernando in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 23 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 38 | 11/8/19 | 28.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A00 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Jake Hung | 1,930 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | D02 |
| Feb 2014 | Stephen Woolgar | 1,880 | chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | A29 |
| Nov 2017 | Christopher Majer | 1,874 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | A47 |
| Jan 2024 | Richard B E Bryant | 1,852 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A46 |
| Nov 2021 | Imogen A L Camp | 1,829 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 12 | 4 | 1,594 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,673 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,421 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,685 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,632 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,606 |
| ch-ENG w | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,780 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manel Fernando's chess games?
165 games by Manel Fernando, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Manel Fernando has played.
What does Manel Fernando play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Manel Fernando opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manel Fernando answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Manel Fernando play as White?
As White, Manel Fernando's most-played openings in our database are: London System (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manel Fernando play as Black?
As Black, Manel Fernando most often plays: Italian Game (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Manel Fernando's FIDE rating?
Manel Fernando is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Manel Fernando played?
Our database contains 165 games by Manel Fernando, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 23 draws, 91 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manel Fernando?
165 games by Manel Fernando 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.