Prepare against Javier Garcia Gil
CM · Spain · World #13,437 classical · FIDE ID 2216744
When preparing against Javier Garcia Gil, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 227 games by Javier Garcia Gil, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Javier Garcia Gil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Garcia Gil 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 | 2,123 | 2,291 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,163 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 107 | 35 | 85 | 47.1% |
| As White | 110 | 56 | 17 | 37 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 117 | 51 | 18 | 48 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Garcia Gil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Garcia Gil's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 65.5% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 37 | 33.6% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gil usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gil usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gil usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gil usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Gil usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Gil usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 48.9% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 27.7% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 68.8% | 53.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 20.8% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Javier Garcia Gil's chess games
All 227 games by Javier Garcia Gil in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 107 wins, 35 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Arturo Vidarte Morales | 2,413 | Barbera del Valles Open | A25 |
| Jan 2003 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,392 | chT-Catalunya | A46 |
| Jan 1997 | Josep Garriga Nualart | 2,340 | Forum-A Barcelona | A27 |
| Jul 2018 | Filemon Cruz Estrada | 2,314 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | E38 |
| Jan 2003 | Jordi Estrella Vidiella | 2,292 | chT-Catalunya | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,452 |
| 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2018 | 9 | 8 | 2,307 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,319 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 9 | 1 | 2,028 |
| Barcelona U18 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Forum-A Barcelona | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,066 |
| 32nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Garcia Gil's chess games?
227 games by Javier Garcia Gil, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Javier Garcia Gil has played.
What does Javier Garcia Gil play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Javier Garcia Gil opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Garcia Gil answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Javier Garcia Gil play as White?
As White, Javier Garcia Gil's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Garcia Gil play as Black?
As Black, Javier Garcia Gil most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Javier Garcia Gil's FIDE rating?
Javier Garcia Gil is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Javier Garcia Gil played?
Our database contains 227 games by Javier Garcia Gil, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 35 draws, 85 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Garcia Gil?
227 games by Javier Garcia Gil 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.