Prepare against Jan Emmanuel Garcia
IM · PHL · World #1,089 classical · FIDE ID 5200750
When preparing against Jan Emmanuel Garcia, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 13.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 620 games by Jan Emmanuel Garcia, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Emmanuel Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Emmanuel 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 | 2,444 | 2,444 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,405 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,538 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 620 | 233 | 247 | 140 | 37.6% |
| As White | 314 | 134 | 130 | 50 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 306 | 99 | 117 | 90 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Emmanuel Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Emmanuel Garcia's side.
First moves as White (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 177 | 56.4% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 91 | 29.0% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 8.3% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 5.7% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 50.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 44 | 28.4% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 27 | 17.4% | 63.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 71.0% | 59.2% |
| g6 | 13 | 12.1% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
Jan Emmanuel Garcia's chess games
All 620 games by Jan Emmanuel Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 233 wins, 247 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 73 | 29/29/15 | 39.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 21/14/6 | 51.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/11/2 | 23.5% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 47 | 8/21/18 | 17.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29 | 4/16/9 | 13.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Singapore International Open | A48 |
| May 2025 | V Pranav | 2,621 | Asian Individual | A07 |
| Jan 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Apr 2010 | Zhong Zhang | 2,603 | 9th Asian Continental Open | A25 |
| May 2025 | Abhijeet Gupta | 2,577 | Asian Individual | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2024 | 74 | 36.5 | 2,380 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 61 | 35.5 | 2,430 |
| Subic Bay Open | 2016 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,405 |
| Tagaytay City zt 3.3 | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-PHI 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,476 |
| Jakarta Pertamina IM | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 8th Asian Continental Open | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,386 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Darwin Laylo (12 games) · Paulo Bersamina (11 games) · Rogelio Jr Antonio (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Emmanuel Garcia's chess games?
620 games by Jan Emmanuel Garcia, from Apr 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 Jan Emmanuel Garcia has played.
What does Jan Emmanuel Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 314 games with White in our database, Jan Emmanuel Garcia opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Emmanuel Garcia answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jan Emmanuel Garcia play as White?
As White, Jan Emmanuel Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (73 games, 39.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 314 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Emmanuel Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Jan Emmanuel Garcia most often plays: Pirc Defense (47 games, 17.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (29 games, 13.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 306 games.
What is Jan Emmanuel Garcia's FIDE rating?
Jan Emmanuel Garcia is currently rated 2,444 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jan Emmanuel Garcia played?
Our database contains 620 games by Jan Emmanuel Garcia, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 233 wins, 247 draws, 140 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Emmanuel Garcia?
620 games by Jan Emmanuel 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.