Prepare against Carlos Galian Garcia
Spain · World #24,814 classical · FIDE ID 54585724
When preparing against Carlos Galian Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (33%).
Our database contains 30 games by Carlos Galian Garcia, covering Jul 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Galian Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Galian 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 | 2,021 | 2,062 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,923 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,950 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 510 rated games against 404 different opponents, across 85 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 361 | 160 | 55 | 146 | 44.3% | 1,805 | 1,819 | 12 |
| Rapid | 83 | 44 | 10 | 29 | 53.0% | 1,656 | 1,725 | 6 |
| Blitz | 60 | 39 | 3 | 18 | 65.0% | 1,780 | 1,921 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 230 | 63 | 36 | 131 | 27.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 248 | 170 | 29 | 49 | 68.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 79 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 1,829 | 1,963 |
| 2025 | 57 | 30 | 7 | 20 | 1,948 | 2,013 |
| 2024 | 53 | 27 | 6 | 20 | 1,927 | 1,981 |
| 2023 | 73 | 38 | 12 | 23 | 1,825 | 1,899 |
| 2022 | 79 | 41 | 11 | 27 | 1,692 | 1,761 |
| 2021 | 114 | 57 | 16 | 41 | 1,751 | 1,808 |
| 2020 | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 1,821 | 1,724 |
| 2019 | 58 | 20 | 7 | 31 | 1,506 | 1,418 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1,210 | 810 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Galian Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Galian Garcia's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Ne2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Carlos Galian Garcia's chess games
All 30 games by Carlos Galian Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Nov 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | David Jordan Martinez | 2,157 | 15th Alicante IRT Open | C07 |
| Dec 2025 | Breixo Xesus Alvarez Dominguez | 2,157 | 90th ch-ESP | B10 |
| Dec 2025 | Adrian Oroz Carrasco | 2,139 | 90th ch-ESP | D04 |
| Aug 2023 | Aimar Alvarez Etxarri | 2,034 | ch-ESP U18 | B22 |
| Dec 2025 | Jose Angel Lopez de Turiso Sanchez | 1,927 | Campeonato de España Individual Absoluto y Femenino 2025 (Spanish Championships) | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,077 |
| 15th Alicante IRT Open | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,941 |
| I Blitz Odiseo Chess Masters | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,847 |
| 12th Lorca Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,158 |
| Campeonato de España Individual Absoluto y Femenino 2025 (Spanish Championships) | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,327 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Galian Garcia's chess games?
30 games by Carlos Galian Garcia, from Jul 2019 to Nov 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 Galian Garcia has played.
What does Carlos Galian Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Carlos Galian Garcia opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Galian Garcia answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Carlos Galian Garcia play as White?
As White, Carlos Galian Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Galian Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Galian Garcia most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Carlos Galian Garcia's FIDE rating?
Carlos Galian Garcia is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Carlos Galian Garcia played?
Our database contains 30 games by Carlos Galian Garcia, covering Jul 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Galian Garcia?
30 games by Carlos Galian 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.