Prepare against Alejandro Cantabrana Garona
Spain · World #85,687 classical · FIDE ID 22220119
When preparing against Alejandro Cantabrana Garona, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 120 games by Alejandro Cantabrana Garona, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Cantabrana Garona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Cantabrana Garona 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 | 1,772 | 1,865 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,808 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 29 | 14 | 77 | 24.2% |
| As White | 60 | 13 | 6 | 41 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 60 | 16 | 8 | 36 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Cantabrana Garona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Cantabrana Garona's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 46.7% | 26.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 31.7% | 34.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 15.0% | 11.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 26.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Garona usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Garona usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Garona usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Garona usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Garona usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Garona usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 58.5% | 39.6% |
| g6 | 13 | 31.7% | 15.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Alejandro Cantabrana Garona's chess games
All 120 games by Alejandro Cantabrana Garona in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/3/11 | 17.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Asier Urretabizkaia Merino | 2,107 | 7th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | B26 |
| May 2009 | Alain Darrigues | 2,038 | Groseko Udaberriko Txapelke | D05 |
| May 2011 | Inigo Galarza Cenzano | 2,027 | 7th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | D40 |
| May 2008 | Manuel Neira Garcia | 2,002 | 4th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros | B40 |
| Dec 2011 | Ernesto Beitia Amador-Carrandi | 1,968 | ch-Gipuzkoa | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2017 | 16 | 4 | 1,755 |
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,711 |
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,367 |
| 18th San Sebastian Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| San Sebastian Nagusia Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,952 |
| ch-Gipuzko | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,875 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Cantabrana Garona's chess games?
120 games by Alejandro Cantabrana Garona, from Jan 2007 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 Alejandro Cantabrana Garona has played.
What does Alejandro Cantabrana Garona play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Alejandro Cantabrana Garona opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Cantabrana Garona answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Cantabrana Garona play as White?
As White, Alejandro Cantabrana Garona's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Cantabrana Garona play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Cantabrana Garona most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Alejandro Cantabrana Garona's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Cantabrana Garona is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Alejandro Cantabrana Garona played?
Our database contains 120 games by Alejandro Cantabrana Garona, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 77 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Cantabrana Garona?
120 games by Alejandro Cantabrana Garona 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.