Prepare against Antonio Garcia Minguez
Spain · World #139,388 classical · FIDE ID 32058306
When preparing against Antonio Garcia Minguez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 81 games by Antonio Garcia Minguez, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Garcia Minguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Garcia Minguez 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 | 1,622 | 1,670 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,630 | 1,654 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 11 | 43 | 33.3% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Garcia Minguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Garcia Minguez's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Minguez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 46.2% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Antonio Garcia Minguez's chess games
All 81 games by Antonio Garcia Minguez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 27 wins, 11 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Bienvenido Minguela Munoz | 1,813 | 19th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | A48 |
| Dec 2018 | Eduardo Alvarez Gonzalez | 1,798 | 20th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | D41 |
| Dec 2015 | Angel Bartolome Martin | 1,749 | 17th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Alejandro Sanchez Sanz | 1,745 | 21st De los Reyes Open | D37 |
| Jun 2013 | Antonio Murciano Cespedosa | 1,743 | 7th Madrid Codes Memorial | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Tres Cantos Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,452 |
| 3rd Tres Cantos Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,486 |
| 7th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,678 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,483 |
| 17th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,667 |
| 9th Tres Cantos Open | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,387 |
| 18th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,571 |
| 19th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,663 |
Interactive opening tree from all 81 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Garcia Minguez's chess games?
81 games by Antonio Garcia Minguez, from Jul 2012 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 Minguez has played.
What does Antonio Garcia Minguez play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Antonio Garcia Minguez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Garcia Minguez answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Antonio Garcia Minguez play as White?
As White, Antonio Garcia Minguez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Garcia Minguez play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Garcia Minguez most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Antonio Garcia Minguez's FIDE rating?
Antonio Garcia Minguez is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess, 1,630 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,670 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Antonio Garcia Minguez played?
Our database contains 81 games by Antonio Garcia Minguez, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 11 draws, 43 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Garcia Minguez?
81 games by Antonio Garcia Minguez 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.