Prepare against Alberto Garcia San Martin
Spain · World #34,765 classical · FIDE ID 2292106
When preparing against Alberto Garcia San Martin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by Alberto Garcia San Martin, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Garcia San Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Garcia San Martin 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 | 1,960 | 1,981 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,946 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 32.5% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Garcia San Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Garcia San Martin's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Martin usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Alberto Garcia San Martin's chess games
All 40 games by Alberto Garcia San Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Jon Angulo Martinez | 2,225 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | B16 |
| Jul 2025 | Yaroslav Khoroshykh | 2,085 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | B51 |
| Jan 2011 | Josu Landa Monux | 2,034 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | B25 |
| Jan 2011 | Miguel Argaya Urdaniz | 2,016 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | B12 |
| Mar 2008 | Mikel Sanz Rodero | 1,975 | ch-Euskadi U18 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2008 | 12 | 7 | 1,953 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,158 |
| ch-Euskadi U16 | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 4th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,855 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,978 |
| chTB-Euskadi | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,945 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,692 |
| chT-Euskadi Div 1 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Garcia San Martin's chess games?
40 games by Alberto Garcia San Martin, from Oct 2005 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 Alberto Garcia San Martin has played.
What does Alberto Garcia San Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alberto Garcia San Martin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Garcia San Martin answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alberto Garcia San Martin play as White?
As White, Alberto Garcia San Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Garcia San Martin play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Garcia San Martin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alberto Garcia San Martin's FIDE rating?
Alberto Garcia San Martin is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Alberto Garcia San Martin played?
Our database contains 40 games by Alberto Garcia San Martin, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Garcia San Martin?
40 games by Alberto Garcia San Martin 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.