Prepare against Marcos Garcia Martinez
Spain · World #10,584 classical · FIDE ID 22245073
When preparing against Marcos Garcia Martinez, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (92%).
Our database contains 90 games by Marcos Garcia Martinez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Garcia Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Garcia Martinez 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 | 2,161 | 2,192 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,064 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,220 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 20 | 29 | 41 | 22.2% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Garcia Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Garcia Martinez's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 90.5% | 40.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Martinez usually continues g3 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Martinez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Marcos Garcia Martinez's chess games
All 90 games by Marcos Garcia Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E03 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Renier Vazquez Igarza | 2,585 | 39th San Sebastian Open | A40 |
| Aug 2024 | Arthur Kruckenhauser | 2,340 | Innsbruck Open | C07 |
| Dec 2016 | Antanas Zapolskis | 2,294 | 8th London Classic Open | B28 |
| Mar 2016 | Marcos Lorenzo Duran | 2,121 | 39th San Sebastian Open | D00 |
| Mar 2016 | Alex Moreto Quintana | 2,061 | 39th San Sebastian Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,212 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,075 |
| Innsbruck Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,153 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,713 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,621 |
| 39th San Sebastian Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,789 |
| 40th San Sebastian Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Garcia Martinez's chess games?
90 games by Marcos Garcia Martinez, from Oct 2008 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 Marcos Garcia Martinez has played.
What does Marcos Garcia Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Marcos Garcia Martinez opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Garcia Martinez answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcos Garcia Martinez play as White?
As White, Marcos Garcia Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Garcia Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Garcia Martinez most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Marcos Garcia Martinez's FIDE rating?
Marcos Garcia Martinez is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Marcos Garcia Martinez played?
Our database contains 90 games by Marcos Garcia Martinez, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 29 draws, 41 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Garcia Martinez?
90 games by Marcos Garcia Martinez 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.