Prepare against Raul Martinez Fernandez
Spain · World #12,027 classical · FIDE ID 22226141
When preparing against Raul Martinez Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 42.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 393 games by Raul Martinez Fernandez, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Raul Martinez Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Martinez 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 | 2,142 | 2,255 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,154 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,220 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 393 | 186 | 77 | 130 | 47.3% |
| As White | 194 | 92 | 36 | 66 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 199 | 94 | 41 | 64 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Martinez Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Martinez Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 99.5% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 91 | 97.8% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 73.6% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 26.4% | 55.3% |
Raul Martinez Fernandez's chess games
All 393 games by Raul Martinez Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 186 wins, 77 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jose Luis Fernandez Garcia | 2,490 | chT-ESP A | A31 |
| May 2021 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,426 | ch-Madrid Final | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Ana Matnadze | 2,406 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B15 |
| Mar 2022 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,367 | chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | C10 |
| Sep 2018 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,354 | 7th Madrid Chamartin Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 44 | 29.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-Madrid final | 2020 | 19 | 10 | 2,221 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,281 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 2,285 |
| ch-Madrid | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 2,189 |
| chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 2,247 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Martinez Fernandez's chess games?
393 games by Raul Martinez Fernandez, from Oct 2007 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 Raul Martinez Fernandez has played.
What does Raul Martinez Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Raul Martinez Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Martinez Fernandez answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Raul Martinez Fernandez play as White?
As White, Raul Martinez Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Martinez Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Raul Martinez Fernandez most often plays: Slav Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 70.6% win rate); London System (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Raul Martinez Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Raul Martinez Fernandez is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Raul Martinez Fernandez played?
Our database contains 393 games by Raul Martinez Fernandez, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 77 draws, 130 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Martinez Fernandez?
393 games by Raul Martinez 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.