Prepare against Julian Garcia
Argentina · World #53,231 classical · FIDE ID 174890
When preparing against Julian Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 39 games by Julian Garcia, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julian Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian 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 | 1,880 | 1,946 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,921 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,936 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Garcia's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Julian Garcia's chess games
All 39 games by Julian Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Hernando Guerrero Avila | 1,750 | Soacha Open B | C45 |
| Sep 2021 | Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia | 1,649 | Soacha Open B | C65 |
| Sep 2021 | Milton Angulo Ricardo | 1,640 | Soacha Open B | A56 |
| Jan 2019 | Carlos Pichardo | 1,622 | ch-NCA 2nd phase | A13 |
| Sep 2021 | Laura Valentina Penagos | 1,540 | Soacha Open B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,681 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,626 |
| Soacha Open B | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 1,914 |
| ch-NCA 2nd phase | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,421 |
| BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 9 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Garcia's chess games?
39 games by Julian Garcia, from Aug 2017 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 Julian Garcia has played.
What does Julian Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Julian Garcia opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Garcia answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games).
What openings does Julian Garcia play as White?
As White, Julian Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Julian Garcia most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Julian Garcia's FIDE rating?
Julian Garcia is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Julian Garcia played?
Our database contains 39 games by Julian Garcia, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Garcia?
39 games by Julian 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.