Prepare against Martin Velasquez Hernandez
Colombia · World #66,261 classical · FIDE ID 144406304
When preparing against Martin Velasquez Hernandez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Martin Velasquez Hernandez, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Velasquez Hernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Velasquez 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 | 1,834 | 1,834 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,835 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 29.8% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Velasquez Hernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Velasquez Hernandez's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hernandez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 94.1% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Velasquez Hernandez's chess games
All 47 games by Martin Velasquez Hernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Dhyaan Patel | 2,036 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O13 | C71 |
| Jun 2024 | Nelson Ivan Fernandez Suarez | 1,779 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Ana Sofia Escobar Rodriguez | 1,773 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | E18 |
| Jun 2024 | Clifford Shaw | 1,766 | 18th American Continental | B22 |
| May 2024 | Milaydes Lourdes Moreno Mora | 1,746 | 18th American Continental | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,704 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,799 |
| ch-COL | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,269 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,726 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,690 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O13 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,898 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,225 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Velasquez Hernandez's chess games?
47 games by Martin Velasquez Hernandez, from Jul 2023 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 Martin Velasquez Hernandez has played.
What does Martin Velasquez Hernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Martin Velasquez Hernandez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Velasquez Hernandez answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Martin Velasquez Hernandez play as White?
As White, Martin Velasquez Hernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Velasquez Hernandez play as Black?
As Black, Martin Velasquez Hernandez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Martin Velasquez Hernandez's FIDE rating?
Martin Velasquez Hernandez is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Martin Velasquez Hernandez played?
Our database contains 47 games by Martin Velasquez Hernandez, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Velasquez Hernandez?
47 games by Martin Velasquez 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.