Prepare against Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia
CM · Spain · World #8,980 classical · FIDE ID 2254166
When preparing against Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 57 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos 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 | 2,187 | 2,211 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,131 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,222 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 52.6% |
| As White | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 63.3% | 71.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 71.1% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia's chess games
All 57 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Carlos Cruz-Lopez Claret | 2,275 | ch-Euskadi | A08 |
| Nov 2003 | Mariano Varga | 2,266 | Benidorm Bali Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Javier Rodriguez Balsategui | 2,245 | chT-Euskadi | B40 |
| Nov 2000 | Ivan Munoz Perez | 2,208 | chTA-Euskadi | C60 |
| Nov 2000 | Francisco Javier Duran de la Fuente | 2,192 | chTA-Euskadi | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTA-Euskadi | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| Asturias Segunda Open | 1995 | 8 | 5 | – |
| 02nd Benidorm Open U2000 | 2002 | 8 | 7 | – |
| ch-Euskadi | 1991 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-Euskadi Absoluto | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-Euskadi | 1996 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,460 |
| Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 2300 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia's chess games?
57 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Carlos Fernandez Garcia has played.
What does Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia played?
Our database contains 57 games by Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Fernandez Garcia?
57 games by Juan Carlos 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.