Prepare against Hector Garcia Martinez
Spain · World #64,388 classical · FIDE ID 54557275
When preparing against Hector Garcia Martinez, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Hector Garcia Martinez, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Garcia Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Garcia Martinez 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 | 1,841 | 1,887 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,887 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Garcia Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Garcia Martinez's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Martinez usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Hector Garcia Martinez's chess games
All 31 games by Hector Garcia Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Josep Ramon Pereira Garcia | 1,636 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | B11 |
| Aug 2019 | Adam Abdelkadeer Garstka | 1,628 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | D20 |
| Dec 2017 | Jose Garcia Argemi | 1,614 | 4th Premia de Mar | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Manuel Cabrera Marmol | 1,537 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | C35 |
| Oct 2018 | Loresmar Karina Sanchez Parare | 1,517 | 15th Maresme Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Premia de Mar | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,589 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,593 |
| 16th Maresme Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,559 |
| Mataro Vinas Memorial 14th | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,510 |
| 15th Maresme Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,693 |
| 45th Badalona Castella Open B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Garcia Martinez's chess games?
31 games by Hector Garcia Martinez, from Jan 2018 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 Hector Garcia Martinez has played.
What does Hector Garcia Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Hector Garcia Martinez opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Garcia Martinez answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Hector Garcia Martinez play as White?
As White, Hector Garcia Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Garcia Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Hector Garcia Martinez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Hector Garcia Martinez's FIDE rating?
Hector Garcia Martinez is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Hector Garcia Martinez played?
Our database contains 31 games by Hector Garcia Martinez, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Garcia Martinez?
31 games by Hector Garcia Martinez 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.