Prepare against Francisco Santacruz Garcia
Spain · World #147,396 classical · FIDE ID 22230319
When preparing against Francisco Santacruz Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Francisco Santacruz Garcia, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Santacruz Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Santacruz 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 | 1,601 | 1,683 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,696 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 46.7% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Santacruz Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Santacruz Garcia's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Garcia usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Garcia usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Francisco Santacruz Garcia's chess games
All 30 games by Francisco Santacruz Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 14 wins, 0 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Eduard Serentill Tost | 1,788 | Barcelona Escacs CC | C02 |
| Jun 2015 | Ruben Amirkhyan | 1,769 | 17th Foment Martinenc Open C | B50 |
| Jun 2014 | Alex Bes Alvarez | 1,700 | 16th Foment Martinenc Open C | B21 |
| Apr 2014 | Marti Egea Pascual | 1,700 | 16th Foment Martinenc Open C | B23 |
| May 2014 | Raul Garcia Pitarch | 1,700 | 16th Foment Martinenc Open C | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,517 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,674 |
| 17th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,700 |
| Barcelona Escacs CC | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 1,955 |
| 3rd Barcelona Ponce Memorial | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,611 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Santacruz Garcia's chess games?
30 games by Francisco Santacruz Garcia, from Oct 2007 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 Santacruz Garcia has played.
What does Francisco Santacruz Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Francisco Santacruz Garcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Santacruz Garcia answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Francisco Santacruz Garcia play as White?
As White, Francisco Santacruz Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Santacruz Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Santacruz Garcia most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Francisco Santacruz Garcia's FIDE rating?
Francisco Santacruz Garcia is currently rated 1,601 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,683 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Francisco Santacruz Garcia played?
Our database contains 30 games by Francisco Santacruz Garcia, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 0 draws, 16 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Santacruz Garcia?
30 games by Francisco Santacruz 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.