Prepare against Francisco Javier Martin Garcia
Spain · World #118,341 classical · FIDE ID 2202182
When preparing against Francisco Javier Martin Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Francisco Javier Martin Garcia, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Martin Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Martin 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 | 1,678 | 1,707 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,693 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 101 | 38 | 190 | 30.7% |
| As White | 159 | 56 | 23 | 80 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 170 | 45 | 15 | 110 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Martin Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Martin Garcia's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 81.8% | 40.8% |
| e4 | 23 | 14.5% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 52.2% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 94.3% | 34.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 86.7% | 22.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Francisco Javier Martin Garcia's chess games
All 329 games by Francisco Javier Martin Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 101 wins, 38 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 13/6/23 | 31.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Jose Picon Rodriguez | 1,990 | 3rd Tres Cantos Open | B25 |
| May 2012 | Jose Luis Martin Vazquez | 1,940 | 6th Madrid Codes Open | B90 |
| Nov 2012 | Jose Maria Jimenez Elices | 1,905 | 19th Madrid San Viator Open | E06 |
| Sep 2012 | Adolfo Santamaria Baeza | 1,897 | 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | C53 |
| Sep 2012 | Guillermo Aguado Rodriguez | 1,881 | 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,361 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2021 | 13 | 4 | 1,493 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,823 |
| 3rd Tres Cantos Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,756 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,551 |
| Madrid Open | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 1,707 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open B | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Martin Garcia's chess games?
329 games by Francisco Javier Martin Garcia, from Jul 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 Francisco Javier Martin Garcia has played.
What does Francisco Javier Martin Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Martin Garcia opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Martin Garcia answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Martin Garcia play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Martin Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 31.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Martin Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Martin Garcia most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Francisco Javier Martin Garcia's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Martin Garcia is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Francisco Javier Martin Garcia played?
Our database contains 329 games by Francisco Javier Martin Garcia, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 38 draws, 190 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Martin Garcia?
329 games by Francisco Javier Martin 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.