Prepare against Carlos Martin Garcia
Spain · World #21,729 classical · FIDE ID 2230488
When preparing against Carlos Martin Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 75 games by Carlos Martin Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Martin Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Martin 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 | 2,043 | 2,201 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 31 | 15 | 29 | 41.3% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Martin Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Martin Garcia's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 54.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 23.8% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 21.4% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Martin Garcia's chess games
All 75 games by Carlos Martin Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,330 | Catalunya-ch Absolut | B92 |
| Jun 2001 | Miquel Serrano Pertinez | 2,242 | 03rd Barcelona Sant Marti A | A54 |
| Jan 1999 | Ernesto Velazquez Manisse | 2,170 | Catalunya Club Open | A15 |
| May 2001 | Pere Mas Recorda | 2,164 | 03rd Barcelona Sant Marti A | C06 |
| Jan 1999 | Roger Caballe Sasot | 2,155 | Catalunya Club Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| 03rd Barcelona Sant Marti A | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Mataro Open A | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,087 |
| Catalunya Club Open | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2,293 |
| Barcelona Segura Memorial 2nd | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,927 |
| 6th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,011 |
| Catalunya Open A | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Martin Garcia's chess games?
75 games by Carlos Martin Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Martin Garcia has played.
What does Carlos Martin Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Carlos Martin Garcia opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Martin Garcia answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Carlos Martin Garcia play as White?
As White, Carlos Martin Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Martin Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Martin Garcia most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Carlos Martin Garcia's FIDE rating?
Carlos Martin Garcia is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Carlos Martin Garcia played?
Our database contains 75 games by Carlos Martin Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Martin Garcia?
75 games by Carlos Martin 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.