Prepare against Francesc Lanau Garcia
Spain · World #65,108 classical · FIDE ID 2282658
When preparing against Francesc Lanau Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 51 games by Francesc Lanau Garcia, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesc Lanau Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesc Lanau 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 | 1,838 | 1,929 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 29.4% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesc Lanau Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesc Lanau Garcia's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 48.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Francesc Lanau Garcia's chess games
All 51 games by Francesc Lanau Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Jaume Rios Torondell | 2,110 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | B09 |
| Oct 2011 | David Vigo Allepuz | 2,084 | 29th Cerdanyola del Valles Open A | D31 |
| Oct 2006 | Lluis Gutierrez Luque | 2,040 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | B35 |
| Oct 2006 | Ismael Molano Lafuente | 2,000 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | A31 |
| Oct 2011 | Alfonso Ruiz Bravo | 1,999 | 29th Cerdanyola del Valles Open A | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,191 |
| 31st Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| Cerdanyola del Valles Open 24th | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,824 |
| 29th Cerdanyola del Valles Open A | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,824 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesc Lanau Garcia's chess games?
51 games by Francesc Lanau Garcia, from Jan 2009 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 Francesc Lanau Garcia has played.
What does Francesc Lanau Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Francesc Lanau Garcia opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesc Lanau Garcia answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Francesc Lanau Garcia play as White?
As White, Francesc Lanau Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesc Lanau Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Francesc Lanau Garcia most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Francesc Lanau Garcia's FIDE rating?
Francesc Lanau Garcia is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Francesc Lanau Garcia played?
Our database contains 51 games by Francesc Lanau Garcia, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesc Lanau Garcia?
51 games by Francesc Lanau 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.