Prepare against Nicolas Alba Fernandez
Spain · World #10,204 classical · FIDE ID 32011741
When preparing against Nicolas Alba Fernandez, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 110 games by Nicolas Alba Fernandez, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Alba Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Alba 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 | 2,167 | 2,179 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,063 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,069 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 22.7% |
| As White | 54 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 12 | 13 | 31 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Alba Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Alba Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 74.1% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 18.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 73.3% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Alba Fernandez's chess games
All 110 games by Nicolas Alba Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 25 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Hugo Garijo Perez | 2,270 | 35th Roquetas de Mar Open | B40 |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Daniel Garcia Moral Garcia | 2,255 | chT-ESP Rapid | D32 |
| Feb 2023 | Juan Diego Bermudez Ureba | 2,179 | 1st Benalmadena Rapid Open | B44 |
| Sep 2023 | David Hernandez Ramos | 2,096 | chT-ESP Rapid | D32 |
| Jun 2024 | Santiago Suarez Hernan | 1,992 | Madrid Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,893 |
| Madrid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,611 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,885 |
| 16th Malaga Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| 35th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,286 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,023 |
| ch-Andalucia U14 | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Alba Fernandez's chess games?
110 games by Nicolas Alba Fernandez, from Mar 2012 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 Nicolas Alba Fernandez has played.
What does Nicolas Alba Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Nicolas Alba Fernandez opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Alba Fernandez answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Alba Fernandez play as White?
As White, Nicolas Alba Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Alba Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Alba Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Nicolas Alba Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Alba Fernandez is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Nicolas Alba Fernandez played?
Our database contains 110 games by Nicolas Alba Fernandez, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 30 draws, 55 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Alba Fernandez?
110 games by Nicolas Alba 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.