Prepare against Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia
Spain · World #9,477 classical · FIDE ID 2218178
Our database contains 188 games by Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Francisco Rodriguez 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 | 2,178 | 2,200 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,184 | Jul 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 51 | 61 | 76 | 27.1% |
| As White | 97 | 31 | 25 | 41 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 20 | 36 | 35 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 42.3% | 40.2% |
| e4 | 31 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 24.7% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 40.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 80.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 16.7% |
Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia's chess games
All 188 games by Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 61 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Mikel Huerga Leache | 2,424 | 35th Roquetas de Mar Open | D32 |
| Aug 1999 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,378 | ch-ESP | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Quintin Navarro,A | 2,364 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | E94 |
| Aug 2021 | Bernat Serarols Mabras | 2,344 | 86th ch-ESP | A13 |
| Aug 2016 | Javier Alcaraz Ortega | 2,324 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Extremadura | 2008 | 12 | 6 | 2,140 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,003 |
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,097 |
| Almendralejo Honor tt | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia's chess games?
188 games by Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia has played.
What does Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia play as White?
As White, Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia played?
Our database contains 188 games by Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 61 draws, 76 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Francisco Rodriguez Garcia?
188 games by Manuel Francisco Rodriguez 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.