Prepare against David Garcia Sobrino
FM · Spain · World #11,254 classical · FIDE ID 32028407
When preparing against David Garcia Sobrino, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 123 games by David Garcia Sobrino, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Garcia Sobrino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Garcia Sobrino 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 | 2,152 | 2,304 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,099 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,211 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 46 | 27 | 50 | 37.4% |
| As White | 62 | 30 | 15 | 17 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 12 | 33 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Garcia Sobrino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Garcia Sobrino's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 98.4% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sobrino usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Sobrino usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Sobrino usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sobrino usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 48.4% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
David Garcia Sobrino's chess games
All 123 games by David Garcia Sobrino in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 46 wins, 27 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Krishna C R G | 2,450 | 12th Pontevedra Open | B07 |
| Aug 2018 | Andrew P Horton | 2,408 | 6th Pontevedra Open A | A14 |
| Feb 2016 | Alberto Portela Peleteiro | 2,368 | ch-Gallego U18 | B33 |
| Jul 2016 | Alejandro Domingo Nunez | 2,334 | ch-ESP U18 | C06 |
| Aug 2019 | Saul Vinuela Diaz | 2,310 | ch-ESP rapid | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gallego U18 | 2017 | 16 | 11 | 2,125 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 2nd Mondariz Cemar Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,216 |
| Mondariz Marcote Memorial | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,321 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Garcia Sobrino's chess games?
123 games by David Garcia Sobrino, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Garcia Sobrino has played.
What does David Garcia Sobrino play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, David Garcia Sobrino opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Garcia Sobrino answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does David Garcia Sobrino play as White?
As White, David Garcia Sobrino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Garcia Sobrino play as Black?
As Black, David Garcia Sobrino most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is David Garcia Sobrino's FIDE rating?
David Garcia Sobrino is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Dec 2016).
How many games has David Garcia Sobrino played?
Our database contains 123 games by David Garcia Sobrino, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 27 draws, 50 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Garcia Sobrino?
123 games by David Garcia Sobrino 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.