Prepare against Erick Garcia
United States · World #17,903 classical · FIDE ID 2058880
Our database contains 112 games by Erick Garcia, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erick Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erick 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 | 2,076 | 2,246 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,210 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 43 | 17 | 52 | 38.4% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 7 | 27 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 60 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erick Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erick Garcia's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 89.3% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
Erick Garcia's chess games
All 112 games by Erick Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 43 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Jun 2025 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
| Jun 2023 | Khazar Babazada | 2,460 | Titled Tue Late | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 79 | 37.5 | 2,323 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 10th Philadelphia Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,174 |
| 11th Philadelphia Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,054 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,077 |
| Marshall February Under 2400 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,040 |
| 46th Philadelphia National Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,462 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erick Garcia's chess games?
112 games by Erick Garcia, from Sep 2013 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 Erick Garcia has played.
What does Erick Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Erick Garcia opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erick Garcia answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Erick Garcia play as White?
As White, Erick Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erick Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Erick Garcia most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Erick Garcia's FIDE rating?
Erick Garcia is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Erick Garcia played?
Our database contains 112 games by Erick Garcia, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erick Garcia?
112 games by Erick 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.