Prepare against Jhoel Garcia
IM · Peru · World #4,754 classical · FIDE ID 3801110
Our database contains 452 games by Jhoel Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jhoel Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jhoel 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 | 2,280 | 2,403 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,316 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,363 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 208 | 82 | 162 | 46.0% |
| As White | 226 | 111 | 34 | 81 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 226 | 97 | 48 | 81 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jhoel Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jhoel Garcia's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 50.0% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 44 | 19.5% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 16.4% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 11 | 4.9% | 40.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 77.5% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 14.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 46.5% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 17 | 23.9% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 22.5% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Jhoel Garcia's chess games
All 452 games by Jhoel 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: 208 wins, 82 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D30 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 34 | 18/5/11 | 52.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Joseph Sanchez | 2,492 | 35th La Roda Open | B33 |
| Nov 2010 | Alonso Zapata | 2,482 | Pan American Continental | C68 |
| Jun 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Jul 2020 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,470 | Valencia Bressol | B08 |
| Aug 2011 | Maurice Ashley | 2,465 | Manhattan Open | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 117 | 50.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2006 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2002 | 15 | 10 | 2,294 |
| Alcossebre | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| 10th ch-Iberoamerican | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| Valencia Bressol | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,456 |
| 54th Mislata Open | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 2,436 |
| 46th Mislata | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jhoel Garcia's chess games?
452 games by Jhoel 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 Jhoel Garcia has played.
What does Jhoel Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Jhoel Garcia opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jhoel Garcia answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Jhoel Garcia play as White?
As White, Jhoel Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jhoel Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Jhoel Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Jhoel Garcia's FIDE rating?
Jhoel Garcia is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Jhoel Garcia played?
Our database contains 452 games by Jhoel Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 82 draws, 162 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jhoel Garcia?
452 games by Jhoel 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.