Prepare against Francisco Garcia Lechugo
Spain · World #123,453 classical · FIDE ID 2243210
When preparing against Francisco Garcia Lechugo, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (18% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (70%).
Our database contains 89 games by Francisco Garcia Lechugo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Garcia Lechugo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Garcia Lechugo 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 | 1,664 | 1,727 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 15 | 8 | 66 | 16.9% |
| As White | 42 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 8 | 3 | 36 | 17.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Garcia Lechugo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Garcia Lechugo's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 40.5% | 20.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| a3 | 6 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 20.6% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lechugo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Lechugo usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Lechugo usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Lechugo usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lechugo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lechugo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Francisco Garcia Lechugo's chess games
All 89 games by Francisco Garcia Lechugo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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, 8 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Durkin Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B46 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Carlos Dario Perez Romero | 2,019 | Gibraltar Masters | C40 |
| Jan 2008 | Manuel Matto | 1,886 | 6th Gibraltar Masters | A15 |
| Jan 2008 | Maria Pitz Jacobsen | 1,799 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | B06 |
| Jan 2013 | Per Tveten | 1,597 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | A01 |
| Jan 2009 | Santiago Escandell Atienza | 1,485 | 7th Gibraltar Masters | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 28 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,821 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 1,653 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,595 |
| Caleta Challengers2 | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,534 |
| Caleta Challengers1 | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| Gibraltar Challengers1-B | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Garcia Lechugo's chess games?
89 games by Francisco Garcia Lechugo, from Apr 2008 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 Francisco Garcia Lechugo has played.
What does Francisco Garcia Lechugo play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Francisco Garcia Lechugo opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.a3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Garcia Lechugo answers 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...Na6 (10% of games).
What openings does Francisco Garcia Lechugo play as White?
As White, Francisco Garcia Lechugo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Anderssen's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Garcia Lechugo play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Garcia Lechugo most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Francisco Garcia Lechugo's FIDE rating?
Francisco Garcia Lechugo is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,727 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Francisco Garcia Lechugo played?
Our database contains 89 games by Francisco Garcia Lechugo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 66 losses (16.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Garcia Lechugo?
89 games by Francisco Garcia Lechugo 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.