Prepare against Maria Florencia Fernandez
WIM · Argentina · World #9,251 classical · FIDE ID 116459
When preparing against Maria Florencia Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.4% over 44 games.
Our database contains 1,657 games by Maria Florencia Fernandez, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maria Florencia Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Florencia 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 | 2,182 | 2,264 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,182 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,206 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,657 | 722 | 230 | 705 | 43.6% |
| As White | 820 | 377 | 109 | 334 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 837 | 345 | 121 | 371 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Florencia Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Florencia Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (819 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 799 | 97.6% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 1.3% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.9% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (40.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (429 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 252 | 58.7% | 49.8% |
| d6 | 117 | 27.3% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 41 | 9.6% | 39.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 3.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 252 | 94.4% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.6% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Maria Florencia Fernandez's chess games
All 1,657 games by Maria Florencia Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 722 wins, 230 draws, 705 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 117 | 60/13/44 | 51.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 85 | 38/8/39 | 44.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 84 | 41/12/31 | 48.8% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 59 | 26/3/30 | 44.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 50 | 24/3/23 | 48.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 14/6/15 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 17/4/13 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 14/3/14 | 45.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 16/1/10 | 59.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 118 | 59/13/46 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 115 | 55/16/44 | 47.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 57 | 25/7/25 | 43.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 20/5/28 | 37.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 46 | 20/5/21 | 43.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 16/7/21 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 17/6/12 | 48.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 12/4/17 | 36.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,525 | 1st Neuquen Patagonia Open | A85 |
| Jun 2018 | Renato Terry | 2,503 | 14th American Continental | A53 |
| Aug 2020 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,497 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Jan 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | D87 |
| Dec 2021 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,490 | Wch Rapid w | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 506 | 205.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-ARG w | 2015 | 33 | 24.5 | 2,257 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 24 | 9 | 2,045 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,169 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 w | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,047 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2021 | 17 | 8 | 2,118 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 w | 2019 | 17 | 11 | 2,125 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,267 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marisa Zuriel (19 games) · Maisa Nejanky (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Florencia Fernandez's chess games?
1,657 games by Maria Florencia Fernandez, from Jan 2005 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 Maria Florencia Fernandez has played.
What does Maria Florencia Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 819 games with White in our database, Maria Florencia Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Florencia Fernandez answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Maria Florencia Fernandez play as White?
As White, Maria Florencia Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (117 games, 51.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (85 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (84 games, 48.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 820 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Florencia Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Maria Florencia Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (118 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (115 games, 47.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (57 games, 43.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 837 games.
What is Maria Florencia Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Maria Florencia Fernandez is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Maria Florencia Fernandez played?
Our database contains 1,657 games by Maria Florencia Fernandez, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 722 wins, 230 draws, 705 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Florencia Fernandez?
1,657 games by Maria Florencia 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.