Prepare against Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia
IM · Spain · World #778 classical · FIDE ID 22230858
Our database contains 441 games by Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos 1996 Suarez 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 | 2,475 | 2,475 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,444 | 2,494 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,470 | 2,494 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 207 | 133 | 101 | 46.9% |
| As White | 220 | 108 | 70 | 42 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 221 | 99 | 63 | 59 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 49.1% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 25.0% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 37 | 16.8% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 16 | 7.3% | 59.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 64.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 60.2% | 60.3% |
| d6 | 20 | 17.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 11.5% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.4% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 32 | 37.6% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 18.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia's chess games
All 441 games by Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 207 wins, 133 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 35 | 20/11/4 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,645 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | A06 |
| Aug 2025 | Aydin Suleymanli | 2,609 | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2025 | A13 |
| Oct 2024 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,609 | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2024 | A15 |
| Aug 2016 | Renier Vazquez Igarza | 2,589 | ch-ESP rapid | D31 |
| Jul 2019 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,549 | Oviedo Open 7th | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2020 | 30 | 20 | 2,405 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2012 | 18 | 13 | 2,260 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,010 |
| Gijon | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,406 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2019 | 15 | 6 | 2,565 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,417 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2023 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,581 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan Gustafsson (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia's chess games?
441 games by Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia, from Jan 2007 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 Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia has played.
What does Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia play as White?
As White, Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (28 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Rat Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia is currently rated 2,475 in classical chess, 2,444 in rapid and 2,470 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,475 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia played?
Our database contains 441 games by Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 133 draws, 101 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia?
441 games by Carlos 1996 Suarez 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.