Prepare against Ivan Suarez Garcia
Spain · World #30,201 classical · FIDE ID 2202727
When preparing against Ivan Suarez Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 39 games by Ivan Suarez Garcia, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Suarez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Suarez 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 | 1,985 | 2,025 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,992 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,047 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 41.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Suarez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Suarez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Ivan Suarez Garcia's chess games
All 39 games by Ivan Suarez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Santiago Medina Carrasco | 2,198 | chT-ESP CECLUB 5th-12th | D35 |
| Sep 2026 | Pablo Conde Chamizo | 2,098 | Campeonato de Sevilla 2026 - 57º Campeonato Internacional “Alcalá de Guadaíra" | A30 |
| Jul 2008 | Fernando Maria Perez Ramos | 1,996 | 3rd Oviedo Open | B40 |
| Jul 2007 | Luis Miguel Fernandez Ponce | 1,978 | Oviedo Open | A48 |
| Sep 2026 | Angel 1964 Dominguez Fernandez | 1,944 | Round 3: Suarez Garcia, Ivan - Dominguez Fernandez, Angel 1964 | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Oviedo Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,941 |
| 11th San Agustin Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,880 |
| Oviedo Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 GpB | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,860 |
| 57º Campeonato Internacional “Alcalá de Guadaira” | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,019 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB 5th-12th | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 2,214 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| Round 3: Suarez Garcia, Ivan - Dominguez Fernandez, Angel 1964 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Suarez Garcia's chess games?
39 games by Ivan Suarez Garcia, from Jul 2007 to Sep 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 Ivan Suarez Garcia has played.
What does Ivan Suarez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ivan Suarez Garcia opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Suarez Garcia answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ivan Suarez Garcia play as White?
As White, Ivan Suarez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Suarez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Suarez Garcia most often plays: Albin Countergambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ivan Suarez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Ivan Suarez Garcia is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Ivan Suarez Garcia played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ivan Suarez Garcia, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Suarez Garcia?
39 games by Ivan Suarez 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.