Prepare against Manuel Sanchez Garcia
Spain · World #36,190 classical · FIDE ID 2205300
Our database contains 62 games by Manuel Sanchez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Sanchez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Sanchez 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 | 1,953 | 2,062 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,926 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,952 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 10 | 33 | 30.6% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 3 | 23 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Sanchez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Sanchez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 39.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Manuel Sanchez Garcia's chess games
All 62 games by Manuel Sanchez Garcia 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Victor Garcia Cuenca | 2,277 | Galapagar Open 07th | A72 |
| Aug 1998 | Francisco Jesus Martinez Villar | 2,225 | 7th Mislata Open | A13 |
| Aug 2010 | Vicente Rodriguez Gomez | 2,026 | 27th Collado Villalba Open A | C29 |
| Aug 2015 | Irene Morona Minguez | 2,009 | 3rd Villalba Open | B07 |
| Sep 2008 | Jose Laynez Aspenberg | 1,935 | Parla 25 Jubilee Open | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Parla Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| 9th Mostoles Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,827 |
| Parla 25 Jubilee Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,032 |
| 3rd Villalba Open | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,395 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open | 1999 | 4 | 1 | 2,020 |
| 10th Collado Villalba Open | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 2,186 |
| 25th Collado Villalba Open A | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
| Galapagar Open 07th | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Sanchez Garcia's chess games?
62 games by Manuel Sanchez Garcia, 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 Manuel Sanchez Garcia has played.
What does Manuel Sanchez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Manuel Sanchez Garcia opens with 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Sanchez Garcia answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Manuel Sanchez Garcia play as White?
As White, Manuel Sanchez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Sanchez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Sanchez Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Manuel Sanchez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Manuel Sanchez Garcia is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Manuel Sanchez Garcia played?
Our database contains 62 games by Manuel Sanchez Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Sanchez Garcia?
62 games by Manuel Sanchez 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.