Prepare against Victor Fernandez Barrera
FM · Spain · World #6,138 classical · FIDE ID 2261529
When preparing against Victor Fernandez Barrera, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 408 games by Victor Fernandez Barrera, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Fernandez Barrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Fernandez Barrera 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 | 2,244 | 2,343 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,302 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,302 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 145 | 123 | 140 | 35.5% |
| As White | 206 | 75 | 64 | 67 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 202 | 70 | 59 | 73 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Fernandez Barrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Fernandez Barrera's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 82.5% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 25 | 12.1% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Barrera usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 47.8% | 46.5% |
| c5 | 43 | 47.8% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Victor Fernandez Barrera's chess games
All 408 games by Victor Fernandez Barrera 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: 145 wins, 123 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/9/10 | 38.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,550 | Titled Tue Early | A33 |
| Feb 2021 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,546 | Titled Tue | D75 |
| Sep 2023 | Oleg Korneev | 2,463 | chT-ESP Rapid | B39 |
| May 2022 | Aman Hambleton | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Aug 2020 | Enrique Tejedor Fuente | 2,443 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 109 | 52.5 | 2,261 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 35 | 17 | 2,334 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 16 | 11 | 2,298 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 14 | 7 | 2,246 |
| 16th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,369 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,258 |
| 7th Almansa Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Fernandez Barrera's chess games?
408 games by Victor Fernandez Barrera, 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 Victor Fernandez Barrera has played.
What does Victor Fernandez Barrera play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Victor Fernandez Barrera opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Fernandez Barrera answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Victor Fernandez Barrera play as White?
As White, Victor Fernandez Barrera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Fernandez Barrera play as Black?
As Black, Victor Fernandez Barrera most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Victor Fernandez Barrera's FIDE rating?
Victor Fernandez Barrera is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Victor Fernandez Barrera played?
Our database contains 408 games by Victor Fernandez Barrera, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 123 draws, 140 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Fernandez Barrera?
408 games by Victor Fernandez Barrera 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.