Prepare against Carlos Martinez Garay
URY · World #68,172 classical · FIDE ID 3003663
When preparing against Carlos Martinez Garay, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 48 games by Carlos Martinez Garay, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Martinez Garay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Martinez Garay 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 | 1,827 | 1,838 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,976 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,005 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 6 | 26 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Martinez Garay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Martinez Garay's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Garay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Garay usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Garay usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Martinez Garay's chess games
All 48 games by Carlos Martinez Garay in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Aurelio Durante | 1,945 | 2nd Punta del Este Alekhine Open | A01 |
| Oct 2022 | Marcelo Inthamoussu | 1,829 | Montevideo 1700+ Open | C01 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin Izquierdo | 1,761 | REGIONAL LITORAL SUR LUA | A00 |
| Feb 2025 | Carlos Ferrari | 1,735 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | C02 |
| Apr 2024 | Miguel Guerra Guerra | 1,728 | 2nd Punta del Este Alekhine Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,673 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,745 |
| 1st Punta del Este Alekhine Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| REGIONAL LITORAL SUR LUA | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| Montevideo La Proa 1800+ Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,404 |
| Montevideo 1700+ Open | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,931 |
| 2nd Punta del Este Alekhine Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,059 |
| 1st Las Canas Easter Open | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Martinez Garay's chess games?
48 games by Carlos Martinez Garay, from Jan 2014 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 Martinez Garay has played.
What does Carlos Martinez Garay play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Carlos Martinez Garay opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Martinez Garay answers 1...e6 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Carlos Martinez Garay play as White?
As White, Carlos Martinez Garay's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Martinez Garay play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Martinez Garay most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Carlos Martinez Garay's FIDE rating?
Carlos Martinez Garay is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Carlos Martinez Garay played?
Our database contains 48 games by Carlos Martinez Garay, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Martinez Garay?
48 games by Carlos Martinez Garay 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.