Prepare against Marko Garcia Tanjala
Spain · World #19,511 classical · FIDE ID 54791170
When preparing against Marko Garcia Tanjala, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 89 games by Marko Garcia Tanjala, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marko Garcia Tanjala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marko Garcia Tanjala 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 | 2,062 | 2,106 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,124 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,002 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 46 | 9 | 34 | 51.7% |
| As White | 45 | 24 | 6 | 15 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 22 | 3 | 19 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marko Garcia Tanjala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marko Garcia Tanjala's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 75.6% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Tanjala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tanjala usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tanjala usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Tanjala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Tanjala usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 73.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Marko Garcia Tanjala's chess games
All 89 games by Marko Garcia Tanjala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 46 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Emilio Moreno Tejera | 2,422 | chT-ESP Rapid | B21 |
| May 2026 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,176 | IV Torneo Ajedrez Villa de Noblejas | Torneo Blitz | D15 |
| Sep 2025 | C Novais | 2,119 | TCh-ESP Rapid | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Javier Lema Fernandez | 2,028 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | C68 |
| Jul 2026 | Lola Fernandez Alhama | 1,908 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 1,618 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,681 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,510 |
| ch-ESP U10 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,888 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,979 |
| ch-ESP U08 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,350 |
| ch-Madrid U10 | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| TCh-ESP Rapid | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marko Garcia Tanjala's chess games?
89 games by Marko Garcia Tanjala, from Apr 2022 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 Marko Garcia Tanjala has played.
What does Marko Garcia Tanjala play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Marko Garcia Tanjala opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marko Garcia Tanjala answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Marko Garcia Tanjala play as White?
As White, Marko Garcia Tanjala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marko Garcia Tanjala play as Black?
As Black, Marko Garcia Tanjala most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Marko Garcia Tanjala's FIDE rating?
Marko Garcia Tanjala is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marko Garcia Tanjala played?
Our database contains 89 games by Marko Garcia Tanjala, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marko Garcia Tanjala?
89 games by Marko Garcia Tanjala 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.