Prepare against Candido Garcia Garcia
Spain · World #76,816 classical · FIDE ID 32068921
When preparing against Candido Garcia Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 86 games by Candido Garcia Garcia, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Candido Garcia Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Candido Garcia 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 | 1,800 | 1,894 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,770 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 42 | 16 | 28 | 48.8% |
| As White | 45 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Candido Garcia Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Candido Garcia Garcia's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 66.7% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Candido Garcia Garcia's chess games
All 86 games by Candido Garcia Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 42 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Jose Luis Vizcaino Marin | 2,071 | 9th Maresme Open | C01 |
| Nov 2012 | Eloi Castillo Martinez | 2,039 | 9th Maresme Open | C41 |
| Oct 2014 | Carles Roig Ruiz | 1,997 | 11th Mataro Open | B06 |
| Oct 2015 | Jose Antonio Maynat Diaz | 1,993 | 12th Mataro Open | B23 |
| Nov 2013 | Antoni Gonzalez Moreno | 1,965 | 10th Mataro Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Mataro Maresme Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,508 |
| 9th Maresme Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| 12th Mataro Open | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,156 |
| 14th Maresme Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,699 |
| 11th Mataro Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,025 |
| 10th Mataro Open | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,171 |
| 15th Maresme Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,633 |
| 8th Maresme Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Candido Garcia Garcia's chess games?
86 games by Candido Garcia Garcia, from May 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 Candido Garcia Garcia has played.
What does Candido Garcia Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Candido Garcia Garcia opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Candido Garcia Garcia answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Candido Garcia Garcia play as White?
As White, Candido Garcia Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Candido Garcia Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Candido Garcia Garcia most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Candido Garcia Garcia's FIDE rating?
Candido Garcia Garcia is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Candido Garcia Garcia played?
Our database contains 86 games by Candido Garcia Garcia, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Candido Garcia Garcia?
86 games by Candido Garcia 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.