Prepare against Xavier Pinero Fernandez
FM · Spain · World #8,098 classical · FIDE ID 2217449
When preparing against Xavier Pinero Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 275 games by Xavier Pinero Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Pinero Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Pinero 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 | 2,203 | 2,301 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,314 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,265 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 111 | 54 | 110 | 40.4% |
| As White | 136 | 57 | 27 | 52 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 139 | 54 | 27 | 58 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Pinero Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Pinero Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 44.1% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 56 | 41.2% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.8% | 58.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 31.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 27.6% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 15.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 15.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 44.0% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.0% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Xavier Pinero Fernandez's chess games
All 275 games by Xavier Pinero Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 111 wins, 54 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,500 | 10th Sant Boi Lorente Memorial | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Antonio Torrecillas Martinez | 2,394 | chT-Catalunya DH | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,378 | chT-Catalunya DH | A36 |
| Feb 2009 | Santiago Pons Sastre | 2,378 | chT-Catalunya Honor | A12 |
| Jul 2017 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,352 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,307 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2011 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2000 | 13 | 7 | 2,213 |
| Paretana B | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,266 |
| 19th Barcelona Paredes Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open A | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,392 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Pinero Fernandez's chess games?
275 games by Xavier Pinero Fernandez, from Apr 2003 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 Xavier Pinero Fernandez has played.
What does Xavier Pinero Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Xavier Pinero Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Pinero Fernandez answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Xavier Pinero Fernandez play as White?
As White, Xavier Pinero Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Pinero Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Pinero Fernandez most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Xavier Pinero Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Xavier Pinero Fernandez is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Xavier Pinero Fernandez played?
Our database contains 275 games by Xavier Pinero Fernandez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 54 draws, 110 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Pinero Fernandez?
275 games by Xavier Pinero 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.