Prepare against Josep Garcia i Riera
Spain · World #58,657 classical · FIDE ID 2276488
When preparing against Josep Garcia i Riera, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 15.6% over 32 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Josep Garcia i Riera, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Josep Garcia i Riera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Garcia i Riera 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 | 1,861 | 2,100 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 42 | 33 | 54 | 32.6% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 15 | 30 | 26.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 734 rated games against 593 different opponents, across 131 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 734 | 314 | 199 | 221 | 42.8% | 1,904 | 1,953 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 235 | 42 | 64 | 129 | 17.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 421 | 236 | 116 | 69 | 56.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 97 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 1,818 | 1,818 |
| 2025 | 32 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 1,893 | 1,966 |
| 2024 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 1,767 | 1,842 |
| 2023 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1,899 | 1,949 |
| 2022 | 36 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 1,727 | 1,852 |
| 2021 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1,670 | 1,704 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,815 | 1,930 |
| 2019 | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 1,782 | 1,744 |
| 2018 | 37 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1,851 | 1,938 |
| 2017 | 53 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 1,893 | 1,954 |
| 2016 | 56 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 1,905 | 1,920 |
| 2013 | 47 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 1,941 | 2,003 |
| 2012 | 62 | 29 | 20 | 13 | 1,938 | 2,037 |
| 2011 | 63 | 29 | 14 | 20 | 1,981 | 2,046 |
| 2010 | 56 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 1,898 | 1,914 |
| 2009 | 45 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1,972 | 1,981 |
| 2008 | 59 | 27 | 14 | 18 | 2,048 | 2,104 |
| 2007 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 1,947 | 2,000 |
| 2006 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 2,016 | 2,016 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Garcia i Riera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Garcia i Riera's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 100.0% | 51.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Riera usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Riera usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Riera usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 29.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Josep Garcia i Riera's chess games
All 129 games by Josep Garcia i Riera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Oct 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: 42 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 32 | 5/9/18 | 15.6% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Carlos E. Burgos Figueroa | 2,272 | 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B02 |
| Dec 2008 | Juan Dominguez Rueda | 2,234 | Hospitalet Open | B03 |
| Nov 2013 | Matias Mingo Fernandez | 2,202 | 1st Cornella Pinol Memorial | D48 |
| Jun 2016 | Juan Antonio Villar Reymundo | 2,177 | 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | A57 |
| May 2012 | Isidre Grau Brumos | 2,168 | ch-ESP Seniors 28th | D48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| 39th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,002 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,149 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 28th | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| 35th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 37th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
| 36th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Garcia i Riera's chess games?
129 games by Josep Garcia i Riera, from Jan 2005 to Oct 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 Josep Garcia i Riera has played.
What does Josep Garcia i Riera play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Josep Garcia i Riera opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Garcia i Riera answers 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josep Garcia i Riera play as White?
As White, Josep Garcia i Riera's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Garcia i Riera play as Black?
As Black, Josep Garcia i Riera most often plays: Alekhine Defense (32 games, 15.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Josep Garcia i Riera's FIDE rating?
Josep Garcia i Riera is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Josep Garcia i Riera played?
Our database contains 129 games by Josep Garcia i Riera, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Garcia i Riera?
129 games by Josep Garcia i Riera 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.