Prepare against David Zanoletty Garcia
Spain · World #40,654 classical · FIDE ID 2219743
When preparing against David Zanoletty Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%).
Our database contains 215 games by David Zanoletty Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Zanoletty Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Zanoletty 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 | 1,932 | 2,045 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,996 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 93 | 65 | 57 | 43.3% |
| As White | 105 | 51 | 31 | 23 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 110 | 42 | 34 | 34 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Zanoletty Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Zanoletty Garcia's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 44.8% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 29 | 27.6% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 18.1% | 73.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 7.6% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.3% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 12.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 51.4% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 43.2% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
David Zanoletty Garcia's chess games
All 215 games by David Zanoletty 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: 93 wins, 65 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Ismael Teran Alvarez | 2,401 | 25th Seville Open | A10 |
| Jan 2000 | Francisco Bernabe Duran | 2,234 | 17th ch-ESP Once | A41 |
| Aug 2003 | Gennady Popov | 2,205 | 3rd IBCA ch-EU Blind | E90 |
| Aug 2007 | Fernando Semprun Martinez | 2,155 | 24th Collado Villalba Open | D85 |
| Nov 2008 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,153 | 21st ch-Bilbao blind | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP Once | 2009 | 19 | 13 | 2,122 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| Mondariz Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| 3rd IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-ESP Ciegos | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| 17th ch-ESP Once | 2000 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 24th Linares ch-FEDC | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Zanoletty Garcia's chess games?
215 games by David Zanoletty 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 David Zanoletty Garcia has played.
What does David Zanoletty Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, David Zanoletty Garcia opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Zanoletty Garcia answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does David Zanoletty Garcia play as White?
As White, David Zanoletty Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Zanoletty Garcia play as Black?
As Black, David Zanoletty Garcia most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is David Zanoletty Garcia's FIDE rating?
David Zanoletty Garcia is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Apr 2004).
How many games has David Zanoletty Garcia played?
Our database contains 215 games by David Zanoletty Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 65 draws, 57 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Zanoletty Garcia?
215 games by David Zanoletty 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.