Prepare against Eduardo Garcia Brion
Spain · World #9,977 classical · FIDE ID 2223864
When preparing against Eduardo Garcia Brion, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 78 games by Eduardo Garcia Brion, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Garcia Brion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Garcia Brion 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 | 2,170 | 2,201 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,184 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,178 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 34 | 13 | 31 | 43.6% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Garcia Brion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Garcia Brion's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 82.5% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Brion usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Brion usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Eduardo Garcia Brion's chess games
All 78 games by Eduardo Garcia Brion in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Zenon Franco Ocampos | 2,486 | 18th Gijon Rapid Open | A26 |
| Jul 2021 | David Larino Nieto | 2,455 | 12th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | C54 |
| Aug 2004 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,358 | 5th Padron Open | B11 |
| May 2011 | Raul Rabadan Velasco | 2,353 | ch-ESP Universities | A86 |
| May 2011 | Alberto Martin Fuentes | 2,322 | ch-ESP Universities | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP Universities | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,392 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,137 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,226 |
| 2nd Pontevedra Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,171 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| 5th Padron Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Garcia Brion's chess games?
78 games by Eduardo Garcia Brion, from Jan 2004 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 Eduardo Garcia Brion has played.
What does Eduardo Garcia Brion play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Eduardo Garcia Brion opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Garcia Brion answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Garcia Brion play as White?
As White, Eduardo Garcia Brion's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Garcia Brion play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Garcia Brion most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Eduardo Garcia Brion's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Garcia Brion is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Eduardo Garcia Brion played?
Our database contains 78 games by Eduardo Garcia Brion, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Garcia Brion?
78 games by Eduardo Garcia Brion 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.