Prepare against Juan Alber Garcia Caro
Spain · World #9,577 classical · FIDE ID 24585386
When preparing against Juan Alber Garcia Caro, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 158 games by Juan Alber Garcia Caro, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Alber Garcia Caro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Alber Garcia Caro 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 | 2,177 | 2,228 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,256 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,120 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 71 | 34 | 53 | 44.9% |
| As White | 88 | 43 | 17 | 28 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Alber Garcia Caro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Alber Garcia Caro's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 56.8% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 33 | 37.5% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Caro usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Caro usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Caro usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Caro usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Caro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Caro usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 74.4% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.9% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Juan Alber Garcia Caro's chess games
All 158 games by Juan Alber Garcia Caro in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 71 wins, 34 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Abel Lazaro Pujol | 2,390 | Sant Andreu Tancats | B61 |
| Aug 2023 | Leo Valle Luis | 2,342 | 17th Santa Eugenia Open | B94 |
| Aug 2023 | Pol Sabria Batlle | 2,291 | 17th Santa Eugenia Open | E20 |
| Nov 2025 | Justin Blackman | 2,279 | Sant Andreu Tancats | E24 |
| Feb 2024 | Oscar Banos | 2,199 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,172 |
| 17th Santa Eugenia Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,128 |
| Sant Andreu Tancats | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-Figueres Region | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,091 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,877 |
| 7th Figueres Nadal Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,719 |
| ch-Catalan U10/20 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Alber Garcia Caro's chess games?
158 games by Juan Alber Garcia Caro, from Aug 2016 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 Juan Alber Garcia Caro has played.
What does Juan Alber Garcia Caro play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Juan Alber Garcia Caro opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Alber Garcia Caro answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Juan Alber Garcia Caro play as White?
As White, Juan Alber Garcia Caro's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Alber Garcia Caro play as Black?
As Black, Juan Alber Garcia Caro most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Juan Alber Garcia Caro's FIDE rating?
Juan Alber Garcia Caro is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Juan Alber Garcia Caro played?
Our database contains 158 games by Juan Alber Garcia Caro, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 34 draws, 53 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Alber Garcia Caro?
158 games by Juan Alber Garcia Caro 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.