Prepare against Rafael Martinez Ferrer
Spain · World #84,034 classical · FIDE ID 22226168
When preparing against Rafael Martinez Ferrer, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 63 games by Rafael Martinez Ferrer, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Martinez Ferrer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Martinez Ferrer 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 | 1,777 | 1,815 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,818 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 19 | 14 | 30 | 30.2% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Martinez Ferrer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Martinez Ferrer's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Rafael Martinez Ferrer's chess games
All 63 games by Rafael Martinez Ferrer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Francisco Fernandez Aguilar | 2,108 | 11th Sabadell Open | B23 |
| Feb 2015 | Pere Reginaldo Huix | 2,069 | 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | C45 |
| Jul 2015 | Jordi Corominas Garrido | 2,017 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A24 |
| Jul 2014 | Antoni Ayza Casamitjana | 2,017 | 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A01 |
| Jul 2015 | Lluis Llopis Jordan | 1,936 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| Barcelona Rubinenca Open 2nd | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,839 |
| 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,665 |
| 22nd Foment Martinenc Open B | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,429 |
| 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,814 |
| 10th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,866 |
| 15th Igualada Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Martinez Ferrer's chess games?
63 games by Rafael Martinez Ferrer, from Jan 2007 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 Rafael Martinez Ferrer has played.
What does Rafael Martinez Ferrer play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Rafael Martinez Ferrer opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Martinez Ferrer answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rafael Martinez Ferrer play as White?
As White, Rafael Martinez Ferrer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Martinez Ferrer play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Martinez Ferrer most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Rafael Martinez Ferrer's FIDE rating?
Rafael Martinez Ferrer is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Rafael Martinez Ferrer played?
Our database contains 63 games by Rafael Martinez Ferrer, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Martinez Ferrer?
63 games by Rafael Martinez Ferrer 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.