Prepare against David Garces Mestre
Spain · World #45,268 classical · FIDE ID 2247208
Our database contains 45 games by David Garces Mestre, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Garces Mestre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Garces Mestre 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 | 1,912 | 2,031 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,800 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 53.3% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 60.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mestre usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mestre usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mestre usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Mestre usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
David Garces Mestre's chess games
All 45 games by David Garces Mestre in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Francisco Javier Valero Perez | 2,255 | chT-Autonomico | D53 |
| Feb 2004 | Amadeo Albert Garrote | 2,106 | Valencia Autonomico Center | A83 |
| May 2026 | Tristan Delord | 1,914 | Autonomico Absoluto FACV 2026 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Autonomico | 1997 | 10 | 6 | 2,267 |
| 25th Cullera Open B | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,321 |
| chT-Alzira | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open A | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| Cullera Open | 1995 | 4 | 2 | 2,245 |
| 24th Cullera Open U2000 | 2003 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Valencia Autonomico Center | 2004 | 3 | 3 | 2,506 |
| Autonomico Absoluto FACV 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Garces Mestre's chess games?
45 games by David Garces Mestre, from Sep 2010 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 David Garces Mestre has played.
What does David Garces Mestre play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, David Garces Mestre opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Garces Mestre answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does David Garces Mestre play as White?
As White, David Garces Mestre's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Garces Mestre play as Black?
As Black, David Garces Mestre most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is David Garces Mestre's FIDE rating?
David Garces Mestre is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Mar 2012).
How many games has David Garces Mestre played?
Our database contains 45 games by David Garces Mestre, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Garces Mestre?
45 games by David Garces Mestre 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.