Prepare against Joaquin Razola Garcia
Spain · World #33,031 classical · FIDE ID 22201653
When preparing against Joaquin Razola Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Joaquin Razola Garcia, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Razola Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Razola 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 | 1,969 | 2,172 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,081 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,082 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 8 | 33 | 36.9% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Razola Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Razola Garcia's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 62.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 37.1% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 68.4% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Joaquin Razola Garcia's chess games
All 65 games by Joaquin Razola Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Adam Karbowiak | 2,250 | 16th ch-NATO | E73 |
| Jul 2003 | Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez | 2,210 | 17th Cadiz Open | C00 |
| Jul 2010 | Juan Antonio Urbina Perez | 2,189 | 17th Cadiz Open | B21 |
| Jun 2009 | Saturnin Skindzier | 2,186 | 20th ch-NATO | A47 |
| Jun 2009 | Enzo Tommasini | 2,171 | 20th ch-NATO | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Cadiz Open | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,040 |
| 19th ch-NATO | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,959 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,355 |
| 20th ch-NATO | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,029 |
| 17th ch-NATO | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,320 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 6 | 0 | 1,909 |
| 7th Calvia Amateur Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Razola Garcia's chess games?
65 games by Joaquin Razola Garcia, from Oct 2006 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 Joaquin Razola Garcia has played.
What does Joaquin Razola Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Joaquin Razola Garcia opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Razola Garcia answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Razola Garcia play as White?
As White, Joaquin Razola Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Razola Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Razola Garcia most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Joaquin Razola Garcia's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Razola Garcia is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Joaquin Razola Garcia played?
Our database contains 65 games by Joaquin Razola Garcia, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Razola Garcia?
65 games by Joaquin Razola 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.