Prepare against Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia
GM · Spain · World #2,710 classical · FIDE ID 2200023
When preparing against Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 603 games by Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez 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 | 2,350 | 2,486 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 603 | 297 | 237 | 69 | 49.3% |
| As White | 297 | 156 | 110 | 31 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 306 | 141 | 127 | 38 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 288 | 97.0% | 71.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 71.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bc4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (68.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 68 | 47.6% | 61.0% |
| Nf6 | 67 | 46.9% | 73.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 78.9% | 70.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 18.9% | 55.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia's chess games
All 603 games by Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez 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: 297 wins, 237 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 40 | 19/13/8 | 47.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 20 | 13/7/0 | 65.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 54 | 30/16/8 | 55.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 15/16/2 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,517 | Dos Hermanas-B | D85 |
| Aug 2003 | Fernando Peralta | 2,505 | 1st Solsona Open | B01 |
| Dec 2003 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,503 | 1st Barcelona tt | C22 |
| May 2005 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,501 | Capablanca Memorial Premier II 40th | C88 |
| Oct 2003 | Enrique Rodriguez Guerrero | 2,485 | ch-ESP schev 68th | C96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2022 | 20 | 15 | 2,329 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,429 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | 2019 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-Canarias | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 2,267 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 40th | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,414 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1718 | 2018 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,460 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1617 | 2017 | 13 | 11 | 2,439 |
| 31st Wch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,344 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alberto Hernandez Leon (20 games) · Fernando Hidalgo Santana (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia's chess games?
603 games by Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez 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 Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia has played.
What does Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia play as White?
As White, Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (20 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia most often plays: Alekhine Defense (54 games, 55.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 306 games.
What is Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,486 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia played?
Our database contains 603 games by Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 297 wins, 237 draws, 69 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia?
603 games by Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez 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.