Prepare against Juan Garcia Elio
Spain · World #24,145 classical · FIDE ID 2253038
When preparing against Juan Garcia Elio, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Juan Garcia Elio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Garcia Elio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Garcia Elio 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 | 2,024 | 2,039 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,023 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,032 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 44.4% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Garcia Elio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Garcia Elio's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (81% of these games) — Elio usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Elio usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Elio usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Elio usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Elio usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Juan Garcia Elio's chess games
All 36 games by Juan Garcia Elio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Antonio Ducros Salva | 2,258 | ch-ESP U18 | B31 |
| Jul 2000 | David March Morla | 2,208 | ch-ESP U18 | B31 |
| Jul 2001 | Nicolas Cobo Prados | 2,083 | ch-ESP U18 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th San Agustin Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,298 |
| 6th San Agustin Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,187 |
| chT-Cantabria Honor | 2009 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-Cantabria Cup | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,732 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Garcia Elio's chess games?
36 games by Juan Garcia Elio, from Apr 2003 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 Juan Garcia Elio has played.
What does Juan Garcia Elio play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Juan Garcia Elio opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Garcia Elio answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Juan Garcia Elio play as White?
As White, Juan Garcia Elio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Garcia Elio play as Black?
As Black, Juan Garcia Elio most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Juan Garcia Elio's FIDE rating?
Juan Garcia Elio is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Juan Garcia Elio played?
Our database contains 36 games by Juan Garcia Elio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Garcia Elio?
36 games by Juan Garcia Elio 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.