Prepare against Carlos Barrero Garcia
IM · Spain · World #5,746 classical · FIDE ID 2219522
Our database contains 382 games by Carlos Barrero Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Barrero Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Barrero 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 | 2,254 | 2,421 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,371 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 115 | 134 | 133 | 30.1% |
| As White | 194 | 66 | 70 | 58 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 188 | 49 | 64 | 75 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Barrero Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Barrero Garcia's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 38.7% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 29.9% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 47 | 24.2% | 42.6% |
| c4 | 14 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 66.7% | 34.7% |
| c5 | 19 | 20.4% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 91.2% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Carlos Barrero Garcia's chess games
All 382 games by Carlos Barrero 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: 115 wins, 134 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 0/8/12 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,653 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp2 | E92 |
| Apr 2006 | Oleg Korneev | 2,649 | 5th Dos Hermanas Open | D31 |
| Jul 2007 | Evgeny Postny | 2,598 | 49th chT-POR | E44 |
| Apr 2000 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,529 | Dos Hermanas Open | E97 |
| Jan 2013 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,509 | 38th Seville Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2003 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,234 |
| chT-POR | 2017 | 17 | 7 | 2,193 |
| Dos Hermanas C | 2005 | 17 | 8 | 2,307 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2004 | 16 | 9 | 2,355 |
| Dos Hermanas Open | 2000 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,272 |
| I Cerrado Cajasol | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Barrero Garcia's chess games?
382 games by Carlos Barrero 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 Carlos Barrero Garcia has played.
What does Carlos Barrero Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Carlos Barrero Garcia opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Barrero Garcia answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Carlos Barrero Garcia play as White?
As White, Carlos Barrero Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Barrero Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Barrero Garcia most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Carlos Barrero Garcia's FIDE rating?
Carlos Barrero Garcia is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Carlos Barrero Garcia played?
Our database contains 382 games by Carlos Barrero Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 134 draws, 133 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Barrero Garcia?
382 games by Carlos Barrero 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.