Prepare against Marcos Lianes Garcia
IM · Spain · World #1,572 classical · FIDE ID 32060777
When preparing against Marcos Lianes Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 72% 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 899 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 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 | 2,406 | 2,416 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,466 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,510 | 2,510 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 899 | 446 | 214 | 239 | 49.6% |
| As White | 447 | 248 | 86 | 113 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 452 | 198 | 128 | 126 | 43.8% |
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 (447 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 324 | 72.5% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 107 | 23.9% | 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 — 72% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (61.3% 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 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 103 | 50.2% | 61.2% |
| e5 | 45 | 22.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 39 | 19.0% | 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 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 80 | 49.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 27.3% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 29 | 18.0% | 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 899 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 446 wins, 214 draws, 239 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 99 | 58/14/27 | 58.6% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 42 | 23/7/12 | 54.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 20 | 15/1/4 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| 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 | 213 | 113/28/72 | 53.1% |
| 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% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 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 | G 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?
899 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 447 games with White in our database, Marcos Lianes Garcia opens with 1.e4 (72% 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 (22% 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 (99 games, 58.6% win rate); King's Pawn Game (42 games, 54.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (20 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 447 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 (213 games, 53.1% 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 452 games.
What is Marcos Lianes Garcia's FIDE rating?
Marcos Lianes Garcia is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,510 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Marcos Lianes Garcia played?
Our database contains 899 games by Marcos Lianes Garcia, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 446 wins, 214 draws, 239 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Lianes Garcia?
899 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.