Prepare against Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde
Spain · World #62,510 classical · FIDE ID 2259672
When preparing against Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde 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 | 1,847 | 2,119 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 38 | 29 | 55 | 31.1% |
| As White | 65 | 15 | 17 | 33 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 78.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Monterde usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Monterde usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Monterde usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Monterde usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Monterde usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Monterde usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 50.0% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 31.3% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 18.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde's chess games
All 122 games by Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 38 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Antonio Campos | 2,220 | Pena San Jose Open | A29 |
| Feb 2013 | Miguel A. Mimbela Lopez | 2,187 | chT-Aragon Honor GrA | A26 |
| Mar 2012 | Luis Laliena Solanes | 2,181 | chT-Aragon Honor GrA | A25 |
| Mar 2012 | Pedro Alfredo Llanes Luno | 2,148 | chT-Aragon Honor GrA | B40 |
| Feb 2012 | Antonio Abos Rosico | 2,087 | chT-Aragon Honor GrA | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 17 | 8 | 1,947 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2017 | 17 | 5 | 1,999 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,892 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,835 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| Zaragoza San Jose Open | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| Pena San Jose Open | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde's chess games?
122 games by Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde, from Oct 2004 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 Jose Garcia Monterde has played.
What does Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde play as White?
As White, Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde's FIDE rating?
Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde played?
Our database contains 122 games by Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde?
122 games by Francisco Jose Garcia Monterde 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.