Prepare against Ignacio Garcia Esteban
Spain · World #108,937 classical · FIDE ID 2208776
When preparing against Ignacio Garcia Esteban, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 113 games by Ignacio Garcia Esteban, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Garcia Esteban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Garcia Esteban 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 | 1,704 | 2,096 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,883 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 42 | 36 | 35 | 37.2% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignacio Garcia Esteban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignacio Garcia Esteban's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Esteban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Esteban usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Esteban usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 96.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Ignacio Garcia Esteban's chess games
All 113 games by Ignacio Garcia Esteban in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 42 wins, 36 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,256 | 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | B50 |
| Jan 2019 | Alberto Pastor Alonso De Prado | 2,147 | ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | B00 |
| Feb 2010 | Ricardo Ciuro Munoz | 2,138 | ch-ESP Veterans | A33 |
| Oct 2011 | Ramon Spitzer Isbert | 2,099 | 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | D01 |
| Oct 2004 | Jose Maria Gomez Feria | 1,985 | ch-ESP Seniors | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 1,917 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-ESP Seniors | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-Madrid | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,069 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignacio Garcia Esteban's chess games?
113 games by Ignacio Garcia Esteban, from Apr 2004 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 Garcia Esteban has played.
What does Ignacio Garcia Esteban play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Ignacio Garcia Esteban opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Garcia Esteban answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Garcia Esteban play as White?
As White, Ignacio Garcia Esteban's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Garcia Esteban play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Garcia Esteban most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Ignacio Garcia Esteban's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Garcia Esteban is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Ignacio Garcia Esteban played?
Our database contains 113 games by Ignacio Garcia Esteban, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 36 draws, 35 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Garcia Esteban?
113 games by Ignacio Garcia Esteban 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.