Prepare against Ricardo Mataix Fernandez
Spain · World #83,733 classical · FIDE ID 22299653
When preparing against Ricardo Mataix Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 91 games by Ricardo Mataix Fernandez, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Mataix Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Mataix 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 | 1,778 | 1,830 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 45 | 14 | 32 | 49.5% |
| As White | 48 | 26 | 4 | 18 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Mataix Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Mataix Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 50.0% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 23 | 47.9% | 43.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Bf4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Mataix Fernandez's chess games
All 91 games by Ricardo Mataix Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 45 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Roberto Fraga Suarez | 1,861 | 11th Colmenarejo Otono Open | D02 |
| Aug 2017 | Juan Carlos Camarero Izquierdo | 1,844 | 34th Collado Villalba Open B | A80 |
| Oct 2014 | Alejandro 1974 Garcia Diaz | 1,816 | Colmenarejo Autumn Open | B95 |
| Aug 2019 | Alberto De Luna Butz | 1,755 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | A10 |
| Aug 2017 | Juan Carlos Marivela Santos | 1,716 | 34th Collado Villalba Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2016 | 21 | 14 | 1,765 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,770 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,798 |
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,648 |
| 6th Madrid Codes Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
| 25th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,715 |
| Madrid Colmenarejo Autumn Open 22nd | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
| Colmenarejo Spring Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
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Where can I find Ricardo Mataix Fernandez's chess games?
91 games by Ricardo Mataix Fernandez, from May 2010 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 Ricardo Mataix Fernandez has played.
What does Ricardo Mataix Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ricardo Mataix Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Mataix Fernandez answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Mataix Fernandez play as White?
As White, Ricardo Mataix Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Mataix Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Mataix Fernandez most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ricardo Mataix Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Mataix Fernandez is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ricardo Mataix Fernandez played?
Our database contains 91 games by Ricardo Mataix Fernandez, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Mataix Fernandez?
91 games by Ricardo Mataix 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.