Prepare against Michael Fernandez
FM · United Kingdom · World #7,416 classical · FIDE ID 5803560
When preparing against Michael Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 502 games by Michael Fernandez, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michael Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 2,217 | 2,301 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,301 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,137 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 203 | 93 | 206 | 40.4% |
| As White | 249 | 103 | 45 | 101 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 253 | 100 | 48 | 105 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 51.4% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 62 | 24.9% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 34 | 13.7% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 6.8% | 35.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (26.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues g3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 49.6% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 53 | 42.4% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 57.8% | 53.1% |
| b5 | 21 | 25.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 12.0% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Michael Fernandez's chess games
All 502 games by Michael Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 203 wins, 93 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 34 | 17/4/13 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 9/3/16 | 32.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | David Paravyan | 2,631 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Feb 2022 | Harika Dronavalli | 2,517 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Jan 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Jul 2024 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | E65 |
| Jul 2021 | Nikita Matinian | 2,436 | Titled Tue | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 211 | 97.5 | 2,224 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,780 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,200 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,103 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| 3rd Novi Sad Riblje Ostrvo | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,108 |
| London Classic Masters | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Fernandez's chess games?
502 games by Michael Fernandez, from Sep 2009 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 Michael Fernandez has played.
What does Michael Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Michael Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.b4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Fernandez answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...b5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michael Fernandez play as White?
As White, Michael Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Michael Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Polish Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is Michael Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Michael Fernandez is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Michael Fernandez played?
Our database contains 502 games by Michael Fernandez, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 93 draws, 206 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Fernandez?
502 games by Michael 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.