Prepare against Marc Cros Garcia
Spain · World #34,206 classical · FIDE ID 32022778
Our database contains 78 games by Marc Cros Garcia, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Cros Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Cros 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 | 1,963 | 2,007 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,903 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 8 | 45 | 32.1% |
| As White | 37 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 3 | 22 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Cros Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Cros Garcia's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 31.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 96.7% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Marc Cros Garcia's chess games
All 78 games by Marc Cros Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Jordi Guso Llorca | 2,163 | Gerunda Open 3rd | B06 |
| Oct 2018 | Joan Pedro Ayllon Rodriguez | 2,152 | ch-Girona | C78 |
| Jun 2026 | Elhayek,Yazid | 2,099 | VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | C91 |
| May 2024 | Agusti Valldeoriola Puigdoller | 1,990 | 7th Girona Gerunda Open | B15 |
| Jan 2015 | Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola | 1,978 | ch-Girona | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2019 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,938 |
| 15th Santa Susanna Open | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,847 |
| 3rd Olot Volcans Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,720 |
| ch-Catalunya Previa | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,758 |
| Gerunda Open 3rd | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,104 |
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,661 |
| ch-Figueres Region | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,557 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Cros Garcia's chess games?
78 games by Marc Cros Garcia, from May 2016 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 Marc Cros Garcia has played.
What does Marc Cros Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Marc Cros Garcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Cros Garcia answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Marc Cros Garcia play as White?
As White, Marc Cros Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Cros Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Marc Cros Garcia most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Marc Cros Garcia's FIDE rating?
Marc Cros Garcia is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Marc Cros Garcia played?
Our database contains 78 games by Marc Cros Garcia, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Cros Garcia?
78 games by Marc Cros 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.