Prepare against David Henriquez Garcia
Spain · World #47,440 classical · FIDE ID 2204320
When preparing against David Henriquez Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 425 games by David Henriquez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Henriquez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Henriquez 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 | 1,903 | 2,171 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,893 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,905 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 173 | 82 | 170 | 40.7% |
| As White | 210 | 89 | 44 | 77 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 215 | 84 | 38 | 93 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Henriquez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Henriquez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 58.6% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 53 | 25.2% | 34.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.2% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.7% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 34.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 38.0% | 64.1% |
| e6 | 26 | 21.5% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 18 | 14.9% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 17 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.4% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 66.7% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 12.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.1% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
David Henriquez Garcia's chess games
All 425 games by David Henriquez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 173 wins, 82 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,410 | Las Palmas Open | C18 |
| Oct 2012 | Rufino Camarena Gimenez | 2,393 | 77th ch-ESP | C02 |
| Feb 2015 | Omar Garcia Blanco | 2,268 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Marcelo Prieto | 2,210 | chT-ESP | B06 |
| Aug 2006 | Belinda Vega Gutierrez | 2,207 | chT-ESP 1st div South | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas Open | 2010 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,255 |
| Canarias en Red Final | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1516 | 2016 | 12 | 6 | 1,915 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2014 | 12 | 8 | 1,785 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 4 | 1,812 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Henriquez Garcia's chess games?
425 games by David Henriquez Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Henriquez Garcia has played.
What does David Henriquez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, David Henriquez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Henriquez Garcia answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Henriquez Garcia play as White?
As White, David Henriquez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Henriquez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, David Henriquez Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is David Henriquez Garcia's FIDE rating?
David Henriquez Garcia is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Apr 2006).
How many games has David Henriquez Garcia played?
Our database contains 425 games by David Henriquez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 82 draws, 170 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Henriquez Garcia?
425 games by David Henriquez 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.