Prepare against Marcial Garcia Carbo
FM · Spain · World #8,039 classical · FIDE ID 2201917
When preparing against Marcial Garcia Carbo, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 372 games by Marcial Garcia Carbo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcial Garcia Carbo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcial Garcia Carbo 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 | 2,204 | 2,384 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,269 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,230 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 372 | 173 | 106 | 93 | 46.5% |
| As White | 190 | 101 | 56 | 33 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 182 | 72 | 50 | 60 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcial Garcia Carbo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcial Garcia Carbo's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 96.8% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Carbo usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Carbo usually continues Nf3 (74.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Carbo usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Carbo usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 83.7% | 61.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.6% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 91.1% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Marcial Garcia Carbo's chess games
All 372 games by Marcial Garcia Carbo 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: 173 wins, 106 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 31 | 9/15/7 | 29.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,475 | Orense Open | C91 |
| Jul 2017 | Arian Gonzalez Perez | 2,461 | 4th Ourense Campus | A13 |
| Jan 1996 | Luis Javier Bernal Moro | 2,455 | La Coruna Open | E45 |
| Sep 1997 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,450 | ch-ESP | C70 |
| Jan 1992 | Silvio Danailov | 2,445 | Candas Open | E31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orense Open | 1996 | 17 | 11 | 2,439 |
| La Coruna Open | 1998 | 16 | 10 | 2,405 |
| ch-Galicia | 2002 | 15 | 13 | 2,414 |
| Nigran Open | 1997 | 14 | 11 | 2,465 |
| Mondariz 09 | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,234 |
| Cambados Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,440 |
| Santiago Open | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,342 |
| Candas Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcial Garcia Carbo's chess games?
372 games by Marcial Garcia Carbo, 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 Marcial Garcia Carbo has played.
What does Marcial Garcia Carbo play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Marcial Garcia Carbo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcial Garcia Carbo answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marcial Garcia Carbo play as White?
As White, Marcial Garcia Carbo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 64.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcial Garcia Carbo play as Black?
As Black, Marcial Garcia Carbo most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Marcial Garcia Carbo's FIDE rating?
Marcial Garcia Carbo is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Marcial Garcia Carbo played?
Our database contains 372 games by Marcial Garcia Carbo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 106 draws, 93 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcial Garcia Carbo?
372 games by Marcial Garcia Carbo 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.