Prepare against Marcelino Ganan Margallo
Spain · World #87,222 classical · FIDE ID 2215500
When preparing against Marcelino Ganan Margallo, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Marcelino Ganan Margallo, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelino Ganan Margallo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelino Ganan Margallo 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 | 1,767 | 1,793 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,776 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,788 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 36.8% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelino Ganan Margallo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelino Ganan Margallo's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Margallo usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Margallo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Margallo usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Margallo usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Margallo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Marcelino Ganan Margallo's chess games
All 38 games by Marcelino Ganan Margallo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Jesus Maria Sanchez Garcia | 1,812 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | B07 |
| Mar 2009 | Alfonso Garcia Jimenez | 1,798 | chT-Extremadura | A00 |
| Jan 2009 | Alberto Real Vega | 1,730 | chT-Extremadura | A00 |
| Aug 2022 | Angel Mesa Garcia | 1,622 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | A50 |
| Mar 2009 | Juan Pablo Cacereno Jimenez | 1,426 | chT-Extremadura | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Extremadura | 2009 | 18 | 12 | 1,949 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,273 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,706 |
| Almendralejo 1st Div tt | 2003 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 3rd Merida World Heritage Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelino Ganan Margallo's chess games?
38 games by Marcelino Ganan Margallo, from Apr 2015 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 Marcelino Ganan Margallo has played.
What does Marcelino Ganan Margallo play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Marcelino Ganan Margallo opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelino Ganan Margallo answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcelino Ganan Margallo play as White?
As White, Marcelino Ganan Margallo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelino Ganan Margallo play as Black?
As Black, Marcelino Ganan Margallo most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Marcelino Ganan Margallo's FIDE rating?
Marcelino Ganan Margallo is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Marcelino Ganan Margallo played?
Our database contains 38 games by Marcelino Ganan Margallo, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelino Ganan Margallo?
38 games by Marcelino Ganan Margallo 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.