Prepare against Esteban Garcia Martin
Spain · World #41,918 classical · FIDE ID 32058284
When preparing against Esteban Garcia Martin, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Esteban Garcia Martin, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Garcia Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Garcia Martin 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 | 1,927 | 2,020 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 48 | 23 | 37 | 44.4% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 8 | 20 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Garcia Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Garcia Martin's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 53 | 98.1% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 55.7% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Esteban Garcia Martin's chess games
All 108 games by Esteban Garcia Martin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 48 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Jesus Nunez Munoz | 2,222 | ch-Madrid Seniors | B75 |
| Oct 2013 | Ignacio Madurga Lopez | 2,074 | 21st Madrid San Viator Open | A21 |
| Nov 2017 | Jesus Lopez Moreno | 2,043 | 29th Madrid San Viator Open A | A29 |
| Jan 2019 | Emilio Martin Rodriguez | 2,028 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | E14 |
| Jan 2020 | Alfredo Lorenzo Bailador | 2,019 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 42 | 24 | 1,895 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| ch-Madrid City Seniors 50 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,860 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,909 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Garcia Martin's chess games?
108 games by Esteban Garcia Martin, from May 2011 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 Martin has played.
What does Esteban Garcia Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Esteban Garcia Martin opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Garcia Martin answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Esteban Garcia Martin play as White?
As White, Esteban Garcia Martin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Garcia Martin play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Garcia Martin most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Esteban Garcia Martin's FIDE rating?
Esteban Garcia Martin is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Esteban Garcia Martin played?
Our database contains 108 games by Esteban Garcia Martin, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Garcia Martin?
108 games by Esteban Garcia Martin 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.