Prepare against Marcos Lianes Garcia
IM · Spain · World #1,407 classical · FIDE ID 32060777
When preparing against Marcos Lianes Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 907 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Lianes Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Lianes 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 | 2,418 | 2,418 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,452 | 2,466 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,526 | 2,526 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 907 | 452 | 215 | 240 | 49.8% |
| As White | 451 | 252 | 86 | 113 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 456 | 200 | 129 | 127 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Lianes Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Lianes Garcia's side.
First moves as White (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 328 | 72.7% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 107 | 23.7% | 66.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.3% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.1% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 104 | 50.0% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 47 | 22.6% | 43.6% |
| c5 | 39 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 6.3% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 81 | 50.0% | 56.2% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 27.2% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 29 | 17.9% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Marcos Lianes Garcia's chess games
All 907 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 452 wins, 215 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 101 | 60/14/27 | 59.4% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 43 | 24/7/12 | 55.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 15/1/4 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 215 | 115/28/72 | 53.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,703 | Titled Tue | A36 |
| Jul 2024 | David W L Howell | 2,675 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jan 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Jan 2021 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,666 | Roquetas de Mar | E70 |
| Jan 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,660 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 365 | 221 | 2,445 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 20 | 14 | 2,431 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2014 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,928 |
| chT-Madrid 1718 | 2018 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | 2023 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,392 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,528 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 2,462 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Lianes Garcia's chess games?
907 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Lianes Garcia has played.
What does Marcos Lianes Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 451 games with White in our database, Marcos Lianes Garcia opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Lianes Garcia answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Marcos Lianes Garcia play as White?
As White, Marcos Lianes Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (101 games, 59.4% win rate); King's Pawn Game (43 games, 55.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (20 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 451 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Lianes Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Lianes Garcia most often plays: Modern Defense (215 games, 53.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 456 games.
What is Marcos Lianes Garcia's FIDE rating?
Marcos Lianes Garcia is currently rated 2,418 in classical chess, 2,452 in rapid and 2,526 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Marcos Lianes Garcia played?
Our database contains 907 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 452 wins, 215 draws, 240 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Lianes Garcia?
907 games by Marcos Lianes 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.