Prepare against Esteban Garcia De Blas
Spain · World #35,147 classical · FIDE ID 2229919
When preparing against Esteban Garcia De Blas, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 98 games by Esteban Garcia De Blas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Garcia De Blas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Garcia De Blas 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 | 1,958 | 2,043 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,047 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,038 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 24 | 40 | 34 | 24.5% |
| As White | 52 | 12 | 23 | 17 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Garcia De Blas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Garcia De Blas's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 78.8% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 21.2% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Blas usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Blas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Blas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Blas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Blas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Blas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 92.0% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Esteban Garcia De Blas's chess games
All 98 games by Esteban Garcia De Blas 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: 24 wins, 40 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Antonio Marques Taltavull | 2,156 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A03 |
| Apr 2019 | Laura Martin Perez | 2,105 | ch-Catalunya | C18 |
| Feb 2019 | Monica Vilar Lopez | 2,048 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | C02 |
| Aug 2020 | Ivan Cano Sevilla | 2,027 | Barcelonca Manana FM | D02 |
| Apr 2019 | Francesc Xavier Saurina Suner | 2,012 | ch-Catalunya | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,143 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| Barcelonca Manana FM | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,913 |
| Barcelona Amateurs A 03 | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 1,920 |
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,163 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,239 |
| 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Garcia De Blas's chess games?
98 games by Esteban Garcia De Blas, 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 Esteban Garcia De Blas has played.
What does Esteban Garcia De Blas play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Esteban Garcia De Blas opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Garcia De Blas answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Esteban Garcia De Blas play as White?
As White, Esteban Garcia De Blas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Garcia De Blas play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Garcia De Blas most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Esteban Garcia De Blas's FIDE rating?
Esteban Garcia De Blas is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Esteban Garcia De Blas played?
Our database contains 98 games by Esteban Garcia De Blas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 40 draws, 34 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Garcia De Blas?
98 games by Esteban Garcia De Blas 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.