Prepare against Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia
Spain · World #51,237 classical · FIDE ID 2228246
When preparing against Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Rodriguez 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 | 1,888 | 2,120 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,966 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 40.6% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia's chess games
All 32 games by Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Carlos Ruiz De Alegria Garcia | 1,909 | 10th Galapagar Open | D09 |
| Jul 2008 | Jose Antonio Tome Salvador | 1,815 | Galapagar Open 09th | D02 |
| Jul 2004 | Pedro Lucas Garcia | 1,807 | 05th Galapagar Open | D05 |
| Jul 2009 | Conrado Isasa Moreira | 1,792 | 10th Galapagar Open | A04 |
| Feb 2023 | Jonatan Arevillca Colque | 1,765 | ch-Madrid Previa A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,901 |
| 05th Galapagar Open | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 1,856 |
| 10th Galapagar Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Galapagar Open 09th | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,982 |
| 3rd San Sebastian Constitucion Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,995 |
| Collado Villalba Open A 22nd | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia's chess games?
32 games by Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia, from Jan 2004 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 Maria Rodriguez Garcia has played.
What does Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia?
32 games by Jose Maria Rodriguez 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.