Prepare against Juan Manuel Garcia Martin
Spain · World #139,250 classical · FIDE ID 2221780
When preparing against Juan Manuel Garcia Martin, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 123 games by Juan Manuel Garcia Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Garcia Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Garcia Martin 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 | 1,622 | 2,022 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,597 | 1,787 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,753 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 45 | 27 | 51 | 36.6% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 24 | 14 | 26 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Garcia Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Garcia Martin's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 98.3% | 46.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Martin usually continues Bf4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Martin usually continues Bf4 (77.8% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Martin usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Juan Manuel Garcia Martin's chess games
All 123 games by Juan Manuel Garcia Martin 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: 45 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Jorge Alberto Ramirez Garcia | 2,264 | 14th Madrid Villaverde Open | A52 |
| Oct 2013 | Fernando Gutierrez Sanchez | 1,945 | 21st Madrid San Viator Open | B13 |
| Jan 2011 | Juan Carlos Camarero Izquierdo | 1,939 | ch-Madrid sf-A | B01 |
| Feb 2011 | Enrique Lopez Peral | 1,877 | ch-Madrid sf-A | D04 |
| Jan 2011 | Willen Beekhof Harmsen | 1,835 | ch-Madrid sf-A | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 2nd Tres Cantos Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,790 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| 3rd Tres Cantos Open | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-Madrid | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,741 |
| Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,582 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Garcia Martin's chess games?
123 games by Juan Manuel Garcia Martin, 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 Manuel Garcia Martin has played.
What does Juan Manuel Garcia Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Garcia Martin opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Garcia Martin answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Garcia Martin play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Garcia Martin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Garcia Martin play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Garcia Martin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Budapest Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Juan Manuel Garcia Martin's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Garcia Martin is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess, 1,597 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Juan Manuel Garcia Martin played?
Our database contains 123 games by Juan Manuel Garcia Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Garcia Martin?
123 games by Juan Manuel Garcia Martin 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.