Prepare against Jose Gonzalez Garcia
GM · Spain · World #1,287 classical · FIDE ID 5101174
When preparing against Jose Gonzalez Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,161 games by Jose Gonzalez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Gonzalez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Gonzalez 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 | 2,426 | 2,549 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,530 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,432 | 2,498 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,161 | 415 | 514 | 232 | 35.7% |
| As White | 584 | 246 | 250 | 88 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 577 | 169 | 264 | 144 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Gonzalez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Gonzalez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (584 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 453 | 77.6% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 11.1% | 83.1% |
| e4 | 50 | 8.6% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.2% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 83.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (82.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 155 | 55.0% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 79 | 28.0% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 36 | 12.8% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 58.2% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 64 | 32.7% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 8.7% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Jose Gonzalez Garcia's chess games
All 1,161 games by Jose Gonzalez Garcia 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: 415 wins, 514 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 75 | 25/35/15 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 62 | 29/30/3 | 46.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 23/19/7 | 46.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 27/12/9 | 56.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 10/15/7 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 12/13/3 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 18 | 7/10/1 | 38.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 94 | 34/39/21 | 36.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 10/14/10 | 29.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 29 | 5/10/14 | 17.2% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 3/12/7 | 13.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,621 | Charlotte Open | E52 |
| Dec 2013 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,608 | Carlos Torre Memorial Open 25th | E55 |
| Apr 2011 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,597 | 07th American Continental | E15 |
| Dec 2010 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,587 | Sabadell Tancat | D27 |
| Feb 2012 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,584 | chT-Catalunya | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 42 | 23 | 2,454 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 24 | 14 | 2,527 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 1997 | 23 | 8 | 2,289 |
| Dublin Irish New Year GM | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,458 |
| New York Open | 1994 | 16 | 8 | 2,439 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,521 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2019 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,471 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,408 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Fernando Peralta (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Gonzalez Garcia's chess games?
1,161 games by Jose Gonzalez Garcia, 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 Jose Gonzalez Garcia has played.
What does Jose Gonzalez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 584 games with White in our database, Jose Gonzalez Garcia opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Gonzalez Garcia answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jose Gonzalez Garcia play as White?
As White, Jose Gonzalez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (75 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (62 games, 46.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (49 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 584 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Gonzalez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Jose Gonzalez Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (94 games, 36.2% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (29 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 577 games.
What is Jose Gonzalez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Jose Gonzalez Garcia is currently rated 2,426 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,432 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,549 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Jose Gonzalez Garcia played?
Our database contains 1,161 games by Jose Gonzalez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 415 wins, 514 draws, 232 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Gonzalez Garcia?
1,161 games by Jose Gonzalez 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.