Prepare against Matias Mingo Fernandez
CM · Spain · World #10,961 classical · FIDE ID 2229943
When preparing against Matias Mingo Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 635 games by Matias Mingo Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matias Mingo Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Mingo 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 | 2,155 | 2,233 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,180 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,273 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 635 | 232 | 82 | 321 | 36.5% |
| As White | 313 | 122 | 46 | 145 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 322 | 110 | 36 | 176 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matias Mingo Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matias Mingo Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 279 | 89.1% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 33 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Bf4 (42.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 152 | 95.6% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 103 | 97.2% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Matias Mingo Fernandez's chess games
All 635 games by Matias Mingo Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 232 wins, 82 draws, 321 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 129 | 54/11/64 | 41.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 101 | 42/14/45 | 41.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 54 | 18/7/29 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 48 | 20/6/22 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 13/0/18 | 41.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Jose Manuel Gil Gonzalez | 2,475 | chT-Catalunya | A48 |
| Sep 2024 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | D13 |
| Mar 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Jan 2003 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,420 | chT-Catalunya | C02 |
| Nov 2024 | I Glek | 2,417 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 494 | 204.5 | 2,129 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,356 |
| 20th Mislata Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 2,059 |
| San Feliu de Guixols Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| 45th Mislata Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,219 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1996 | 8 | 2 | 2,042 |
| 1st Cornella Pinol Memorial | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Mingo Fernandez's chess games?
635 games by Matias Mingo Fernandez, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Matias Mingo Fernandez has played.
What does Matias Mingo Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Matias Mingo Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Mingo Fernandez answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Matias Mingo Fernandez play as White?
As White, Matias Mingo Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (129 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (101 games, 41.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Mingo Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Matias Mingo Fernandez most often plays: Slav Defense (54 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (48 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 41.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 322 games.
What is Matias Mingo Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Matias Mingo Fernandez is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Matias Mingo Fernandez played?
Our database contains 635 games by Matias Mingo Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 232 wins, 82 draws, 321 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Mingo Fernandez?
635 games by Matias Mingo 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.