Prepare against Antonio Garcia
PRT · World #57,125 classical · FIDE ID 1901931
Our database contains 233 games by Antonio Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Garcia 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 | 1,866 | 2,019 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,968 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,939 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 86 | 50 | 97 | 36.9% |
| As White | 121 | 46 | 26 | 49 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 112 | 40 | 24 | 48 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Garcia's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 72 | 59.5% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 40 | 33.1% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.6% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 45.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (47.6% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (39.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (45.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Garcia usually continues dxe5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 48.3% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 22 | 36.7% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.7% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 35.1% | 30.8% |
| f5 | 13 | 35.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 29.7% | 50.0% |
Antonio Garcia's chess games
All 233 games by Antonio Garcia 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: 86 wins, 50 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Benjamin Haldorsen | 2,462 | 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | B00 |
| Jul 2013 | Luis Grego | 2,326 | ch-POR prel | E78 |
| Aug 2017 | Antonio P Santos | 2,233 | 5th Lisbon Check Mate Open | A25 |
| Dec 2006 | Mario Correia | 2,180 | Belenenses Open 1st | A69 |
| Dec 2017 | Jorge Picado | 2,137 | 17th Managua Hurtado Memorial | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA sf | 2021 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,888 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2020 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,849 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 1,947 |
| chT-NCA 1st Stage | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,798 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 10 | 0 | 1,810 |
| ch-NCA | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,079 |
| 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Garcia's chess games?
233 games by Antonio Garcia, 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 Antonio Garcia has played.
What does Antonio Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Antonio Garcia opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Garcia answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Antonio Garcia play as White?
As White, Antonio Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Garcia most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Antonio Garcia's FIDE rating?
Antonio Garcia is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Antonio Garcia played?
Our database contains 233 games by Antonio Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 50 draws, 97 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Garcia?
233 games by Antonio Garcia 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.