Prepare against Marc Garcia Escoda
Spain · World #12,192 classical · FIDE ID 24509655
Our database contains 164 games by Marc Garcia Escoda, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Garcia Escoda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Garcia Escoda 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 | 2,139 | 2,167 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,150 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,108 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 59 | 46 | 59 | 36.0% |
| As White | 80 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Garcia Escoda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Garcia Escoda's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 60.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.9% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Escoda usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Escoda usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Escoda usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Escoda usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Escoda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Escoda usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 59.0% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Marc Garcia Escoda's chess games
All 164 games by Marc Garcia Escoda in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Aug 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: 59 wins, 46 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago | 2,354 | 86th ch-ESP | B51 |
| Jul 2026 | Tallada Serret,Gerard | 2,337 | VI Vendrell Open 2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2022 | Ferran Cervello Tost | 2,320 | La Pobla de Lillet Open A 31st | A30 |
| Aug 2022 | Alejandro Castellanos Gomez | 2,266 | 87th ch-ESP | C06 |
| Apr 2021 | Victor Alvarez Albiol | 2,246 | ch-Catalunya U18/20 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,070 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| ch-Catalan U10/20 | 2022 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,126 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,122 |
| 23rd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 9th Roncana Open A | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| XXVI Foment Martinenc Op | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Garcia Escoda's chess games?
164 games by Marc Garcia Escoda, from Aug 2014 to Aug 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 Marc Garcia Escoda has played.
What does Marc Garcia Escoda play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Marc Garcia Escoda opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Garcia Escoda answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Marc Garcia Escoda play as White?
As White, Marc Garcia Escoda's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Garcia Escoda play as Black?
As Black, Marc Garcia Escoda most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Marc Garcia Escoda's FIDE rating?
Marc Garcia Escoda is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Marc Garcia Escoda played?
Our database contains 164 games by Marc Garcia Escoda, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 46 draws, 59 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Garcia Escoda?
164 games by Marc Garcia Escoda 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.