Prepare against Pablo Fernandez Borrego
FM · Spain · World #2,445 classical · FIDE ID 2258285
When preparing against Pablo Fernandez Borrego, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Pablo Fernandez Borrego, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Fernandez Borrego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Fernandez Borrego 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 | 2,361 | 2,430 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,366 | 2,423 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,367 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 128 | 52 | 94 | 46.7% |
| As White | 145 | 76 | 27 | 42 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 129 | 52 | 25 | 52 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Fernandez Borrego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Fernandez Borrego's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 73.8% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 9.7% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 7.6% | 59.1% |
| e3 | 5 | 3.4% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Borrego usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Borrego usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Borrego usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Borrego usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Borrego usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Borrego usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 58.8% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 26 | 38.2% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 72.2% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Pablo Fernandez Borrego's chess games
All 274 games by Pablo Fernandez Borrego in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 128 wins, 52 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Kamil Miton | 2,635 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp1 | D34 |
| Aug 2016 | Daniel Forcen Esteban | 2,561 | ch-ESP rapid | B80 |
| Oct 2015 | Bernal Gonzalez Acosta | 2,497 | ch-IBER 6th | B12 |
| Aug 2023 | Carles Diaz Camallonga | 2,484 | ch-ESP Rapid | C02 |
| Jun 2015 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,456 | 7th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 24 | 11 | 2,363 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 19 | 14 | 2,483 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| 4th Ortigueira Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| 1st Arteixo | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,459 |
| 24th Abu Dhabi Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,258 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Fernandez Borrego's chess games?
274 games by Pablo Fernandez Borrego, from Oct 2003 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 Pablo Fernandez Borrego has played.
What does Pablo Fernandez Borrego play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Pablo Fernandez Borrego opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Fernandez Borrego answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Pablo Fernandez Borrego play as White?
As White, Pablo Fernandez Borrego's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Fernandez Borrego play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Fernandez Borrego most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Pablo Fernandez Borrego's FIDE rating?
Pablo Fernandez Borrego is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,366 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Pablo Fernandez Borrego played?
Our database contains 274 games by Pablo Fernandez Borrego, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 52 draws, 94 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Fernandez Borrego?
274 games by Pablo Fernandez Borrego 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.