Prepare against Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez
Spain · World #111,660 classical · FIDE ID 2270226
When preparing against Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 79 games by Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Angel Garcia 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 | 1,697 | 1,957 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,695 | 1,761 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,731 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 27 | 10 | 42 | 34.2% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 6 | 16 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 647 rated games against 528 different opponents, across 110 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 489 | 220 | 86 | 183 | 45.0% | 1,708 | 1,669 | 8 |
| Rapid | 98 | 44 | 10 | 44 | 44.9% | 1,621 | 1,599 | 5 |
| Blitz | 52 | 23 | 2 | 27 | 44.2% | 1,726 | 1,624 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 238 | 32 | 25 | 181 | 13.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 274 | 156 | 57 | 61 | 56.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 28 | 6 | 25 | 1,726 | 1,687 |
| 2025 | 43 | 21 | 3 | 19 | 1,722 | 1,679 |
| 2024 | 56 | 21 | 8 | 27 | 1,775 | 1,669 |
| 2023 | 89 | 39 | 11 | 39 | 1,622 | 1,577 |
| 2022 | 78 | 30 | 11 | 37 | 1,611 | 1,517 |
| 2021 | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 1,576 | 1,513 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,743 | 1,983 |
| 2019 | 60 | 35 | 6 | 19 | 1,587 | 1,658 |
| 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1,295 | 1,581 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,471 | 1,471 |
| 2016 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,688 | 1,554 |
| 2015 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1,733 | 1,706 |
| 2014 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1,811 | 1,811 |
| 2013 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1,716 | 1,583 |
| 2012 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1,718 | 1,755 |
| 2011 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1,682 | 1,732 |
| 2010 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 1,900 | 1,820 |
| 2009 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 1,920 | 1,851 |
| 2008 | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 1,856 | 1,856 |
| 2007 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 1,970 | 1,798 |
| 2006 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1,893 | 1,693 |
Where Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez has played
Spain (91) · Portugal (17) · France (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 72.1% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.9% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.8% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez's chess games
All 79 games by Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Manuel Vidal del Rio | 2,188 | 17th Burgas Open | B20 |
| Jul 2008 | Luis Carril Garcia | 2,034 | 17th Burgas Open | C07 |
| Aug 2024 | Rafael Dias Caturra | 1,849 | Maia Open | A04 |
| Jul 2008 | Jose Antonio Novoa Siota | 1,725 | 17th Burgas Open | B28 |
| Jul 2008 | Aaron Ferreiro Mera | 1,723 | 17th Burgas Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| 7th Mondariz Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,055 |
| 10th Burgas Open | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,066 |
| 8th Burgas Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,117 |
| 9th Orense Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,082 |
| 16th Burgas Open | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,794 |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez's chess games?
79 games by Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez, from Oct 2004 to Oct 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 Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez has played.
What does Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez play as White?
As White, Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,695 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez played?
Our database contains 79 games by Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Angel Garcia Fernandez?
79 games by Manuel Angel Garcia 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.