Prepare against Hebert Perez Garcia
NLD · World #43,840 classical · FIDE ID 1002155
Our database contains 314 games by Hebert Perez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hebert Perez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hebert Perez 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 | 1,918 | 2,190 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 112 | 80 | 123 | 35.6% |
| As White | 159 | 63 | 40 | 56 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 156 | 49 | 40 | 67 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hebert Perez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hebert Perez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 31 | 19.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 12.6% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 40.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 30 | 33.7% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 27 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Hebert Perez Garcia's chess games
All 314 games by Hebert Perez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 112 wins, 80 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 35 | 14/10/11 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/7/11 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1996 | Willy Hendriks | 2,430 | ch-NED52 sf | B14 |
| Nov 1991 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,425 | ch-NED 47 sf | A81 |
| Jan 1994 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,420 | Groningen Open | A55 |
| Jan 1990 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,400 | Groningen Open | A46 |
| Nov 1995 | Wieb Zagema | 2,395 | 51st ch-NED sf | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hague AEGON | 1997 | 36 | 16.5 | – |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 25 | 11 | 2,323 |
| Dieren Open | 1987 | 9 | 2 | 2,118 |
| ch-NED 47 sf | 1991 | 9 | 3 | 2,256 |
| 51st ch-NED sf | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,153 |
| 49th ch-NED sf | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,192 |
| ch-NED 53 sf | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Corus Reserve Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hebert Perez Garcia's chess games?
314 games by Hebert Perez Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Hebert Perez Garcia has played.
What does Hebert Perez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Hebert Perez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hebert Perez Garcia answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hebert Perez Garcia play as White?
As White, Hebert Perez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hebert Perez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Hebert Perez Garcia most often plays: Dutch Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Hebert Perez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Hebert Perez Garcia is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Hebert Perez Garcia played?
Our database contains 314 games by Hebert Perez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 80 draws, 123 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hebert Perez Garcia?
314 games by Hebert Perez 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.