Prepare against Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha
FM · Spain · World #5,011 classical · FIDE ID 2256576
When preparing against Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 807 games by Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha 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 | 2,273 | 2,388 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,346 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,357 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 807 | 339 | 72 | 396 | 42.0% |
| As White | 383 | 171 | 33 | 179 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 424 | 168 | 39 | 217 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha's side.
First moves as White (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 152 | 39.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 115 | 30.0% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 112 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Fontecha usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fontecha usually continues Bf4 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Fontecha usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Fontecha usually continues Nc3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fontecha usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Fontecha usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 183 | 83.6% | 43.4% |
| d5 | 14 | 6.4% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 12 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 98 | 74.2% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 15.2% | 35.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha's chess games
All 807 games by Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 339 wins, 72 draws, 396 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 65 | 32/4/29 | 49.2% |
| D00 | London System | 53 | 20/8/25 | 37.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 51 | 27/4/20 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 13/1/19 | 39.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 11/1/16 | 39.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 81 | 30/8/43 | 37.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 43 | 20/3/20 | 46.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 14/4/11 | 48.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/0/11 | 45.0% |
| D00 | London System | 17 | 5/1/11 | 29.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,634 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| May 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Nov 2024 | Pranesh M | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Feb 2025 | Axel Bachmann | 2,570 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 608 | 273.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2003 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2001 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2005 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| 7th San Agustin Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha's chess games?
807 games by Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha, from Apr 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 Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha has played.
What does Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha play on the first move as White?
Across 383 games with White in our database, Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha play as White?
As White, Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (65 games, 49.2% win rate); London System (53 games, 37.7% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 383 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha most often plays: French Defense (81 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (43 games, 46.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 424 games.
What is Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha's FIDE rating?
Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha played?
Our database contains 807 games by Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 72 draws, 396 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha?
807 games by Marcos Rodriguez Fontecha 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.