Prepare against Marc Guirao Galcera
Spain · World #10,827 classical · FIDE ID 2262584
When preparing against Marc Guirao Galcera, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (83%).
Our database contains 53 games by Marc Guirao Galcera, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Guirao Galcera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Guirao Galcera 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 | 2,157 | 2,221 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,126 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,180 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 26 | 10 | 17 | 49.1% |
| As White | 31 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Guirao Galcera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Guirao Galcera's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 64.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Galcera usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Galcera usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Galcera usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Galcera usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Galcera usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 83.3% | 90.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Marc Guirao Galcera's chess games
All 53 games by Marc Guirao Galcera in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,482 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | B01 |
| Aug 2019 | Cristian Andres Hernandez | 2,362 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | A83 |
| Jul 2003 | Diego Campo Millan | 2,147 | Balaguer Open | D91 |
| Oct 2019 | Juan Dominguez Rueda | 2,007 | 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | B90 |
| Nov 2019 | Joan Minguell Soler | 1,999 | 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,256 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open 19th | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 12th Barcelona Tupinamba Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,105 |
| 22nd Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,181 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 2,209 |
| 11th Balaguer Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 2,078 |
| Balaguer Open | 2003 | 3 | 2 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Guirao Galcera's chess games?
53 games by Marc Guirao Galcera, from Oct 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 Marc Guirao Galcera has played.
What does Marc Guirao Galcera play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Marc Guirao Galcera opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Guirao Galcera answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Marc Guirao Galcera play as White?
As White, Marc Guirao Galcera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Guirao Galcera play as Black?
As Black, Marc Guirao Galcera most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Marc Guirao Galcera's FIDE rating?
Marc Guirao Galcera is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Marc Guirao Galcera played?
Our database contains 53 games by Marc Guirao Galcera, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Guirao Galcera?
53 games by Marc Guirao Galcera 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.