Prepare against Aurelio Sanchez Garcia
Spain · World #28,429 classical · FIDE ID 2209098
When preparing against Aurelio Sanchez Garcia, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 156 games by Aurelio Sanchez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aurelio Sanchez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurelio Sanchez 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 | 1,995 | 2,132 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 2,104 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,102 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 56 | 58 | 42 | 35.9% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 23 | 24 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 74 | 21 | 35 | 18 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aurelio Sanchez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aurelio Sanchez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 53.7% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 22.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 17 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e3 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 40.5% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 16.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Aurelio Sanchez Garcia's chess games
All 156 games by Aurelio Sanchez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 56 wins, 58 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Colle System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Alejandro Franco Alonso | 2,440 | ch-Madrid | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Sergio Diaz Castro | 2,290 | ch-ESP rapid | A43 |
| Jan 2008 | Luis Julio Solaesa Navalpotro | 2,223 | ch-Madrid sf-B | C54 |
| Mar 2007 | David Ballesteros Gonzalez | 2,212 | ch-Madrid | A50 |
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Molina Morena | 2,190 | chT-ESP | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2019 | 27 | 18 | 2,041 |
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2009 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 25 | 12 | 1,946 |
| ch-Madrid | 2008 | 17 | 6 | 2,125 |
| 11th Mostoles Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| 9th Mostoles Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| 10th Mostoles Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,018 |
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurelio Sanchez Garcia's chess games?
156 games by Aurelio Sanchez Garcia, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Aurelio Sanchez Garcia has played.
What does Aurelio Sanchez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Aurelio Sanchez Garcia opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurelio Sanchez Garcia answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Aurelio Sanchez Garcia play as White?
As White, Aurelio Sanchez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurelio Sanchez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Aurelio Sanchez Garcia most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Aurelio Sanchez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Aurelio Sanchez Garcia is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Aurelio Sanchez Garcia played?
Our database contains 156 games by Aurelio Sanchez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 58 draws, 42 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurelio Sanchez Garcia?
156 games by Aurelio Sanchez 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.