Prepare against Mariano Romero Garcia
FM · Spain · World #28,770 classical · FIDE ID 2216922
Our database contains 66 games by Mariano Romero Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Romero Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Romero 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 | 1,993 | 2,190 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 21 | 10 | 35 | 31.8% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Romero Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Romero Garcia's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (13.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Mariano Romero Garcia's chess games
All 66 games by Mariano Romero Garcia 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Sergio Diaz Castro | 2,252 | Dos Hermanas-D | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Elisabeta Polihroniade | 2,215 | Seville Open | A42 |
| Jan 1999 | Francisco Barrera Martinez | 2,160 | 24th Seville Open | C15 |
| Jan 2001 | Manuel Pena Dieguez | 2,090 | ch-Seville | A49 |
| Apr 2005 | Manuel 1970 Perez Perez | 2,048 | Dos Hermanas-D | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Hermanas-D | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,208 |
| 26th Seville Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,293 |
| ch-Seville | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Noisy le Grand Open | 1996 | 6 | 4 | 2,343 |
| 25th Seville Open | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,304 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2003 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,524 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,211 |
| 4th Dos Hermanas Open | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Romero Garcia's chess games?
66 games by Mariano Romero Garcia, 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 Mariano Romero Garcia has played.
What does Mariano Romero Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Mariano Romero Garcia opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Romero Garcia answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mariano Romero Garcia play as White?
As White, Mariano Romero Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Romero Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Romero Garcia most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Mariano Romero Garcia's FIDE rating?
Mariano Romero Garcia is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Mariano Romero Garcia played?
Our database contains 66 games by Mariano Romero Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Romero Garcia?
66 games by Mariano Romero 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.