Prepare against Ignacio Fernandez Garcia
Spain · World #93,965 classical · FIDE ID 2226782
When preparing against Ignacio Fernandez Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 38.1% over 42 games.
Our database contains 517 games by Ignacio Fernandez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Fernandez 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 | 1,747 | 2,099 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,854 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 517 | 216 | 72 | 229 | 41.8% |
| As White | 258 | 111 | 41 | 106 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 259 | 105 | 31 | 123 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignacio Fernandez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignacio Fernandez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 96.1% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 41.7% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 43 | 33.9% | 40.7% |
| b6 | 7 | 5.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.5% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 34.1% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 21.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.8% | 70.0% |
| b5 | 9 | 10.6% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 9.4% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.7% | 12.5% |
Ignacio Fernandez Garcia's chess games
All 517 games by Ignacio Fernandez 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: 216 wins, 72 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 16/7/19 | 38.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 41 | 16/2/23 | 39.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Joan Bautista Sanchez | 2,247 | ch-ESP Seniors | A16 |
| Oct 2005 | Jose Maria Forteza Valls | 2,165 | Calvia Seniors Open | C12 |
| Oct 2001 | Rene Mayer | 2,161 | 17th Moratalaz Open | A21 |
| Aug 2017 | David Veganzonez Rojo | 2,149 | 34th Collado Villalba Open A | C55 |
| Oct 2001 | Rene Rodriguez Perez | 2,124 | 17th Moratalaz Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2022 | 82 | 50.5 | 1,871 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 40 | 21 | 1,889 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 35 | 18.5 | 1,777 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | 2020 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2019 | 20 | 5 | 1,773 |
| ch-Madrid | 2015 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2014 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-ESP Veterans | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignacio Fernandez Garcia's chess games?
517 games by Ignacio Fernandez 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 Ignacio Fernandez Garcia has played.
What does Ignacio Fernandez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Ignacio Fernandez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Fernandez Garcia answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Fernandez Garcia play as White?
As White, Ignacio Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Fernandez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Fernandez Garcia most often plays: Pirc Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Ignacio Fernandez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Fernandez Garcia is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Ignacio Fernandez Garcia played?
Our database contains 517 games by Ignacio Fernandez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 72 draws, 229 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Fernandez Garcia?
517 games by Ignacio Fernandez 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.