Prepare against Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia
IM · Spain · World #2,256 classical · FIDE ID 22200070
When preparing against Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 289 games by Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Miguel 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 | 2,370 | 2,453 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,412 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,280 | 2,375 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 131 | 74 | 84 | 45.3% |
| As White | 147 | 77 | 30 | 40 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 142 | 54 | 44 | 44 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 64.6% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 15.6% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 13.6% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Garcia usually continues b3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Garcia usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 15.6% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 64.0% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 20.0% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 10.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia's chess games
All 289 games by Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 131 wins, 74 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,592 | 5th Iberoamerican-ch | D03 |
| Jul 2014 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,550 | 5th Iberoamerican-ch | D08 |
| Aug 2014 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,549 | 79th ch-ESP | A80 |
| Jul 2014 | Daniel Forcen Esteban | 2,535 | 5th Iberoamerican-ch | A46 |
| Sep 2008 | Renier Castellanos Rodriguez | 2,471 | 16th Albacete Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2011 | 30 | 18 | 2,215 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 17 | 11 | 2,344 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2009 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-Andalucia U18 | 2011 | 12 | 10 | 2,262 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,422 |
| Cadiz CA 50th | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia's chess games?
289 games by Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia, from Jul 2006 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 Miguel Fernandez Garcia has played.
What does Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia play as White?
As White, Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,280 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia played?
Our database contains 289 games by Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 74 draws, 84 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Miguel Fernandez Garcia?
289 games by Jose Miguel 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.