Prepare against Martin Pascual Garcia
Spain · World #15,204 classical · FIDE ID 24523321
When preparing against Martin Pascual Garcia, expect 1.c4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 71 games by Martin Pascual Garcia, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Pascual Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Pascual 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 | 2,104 | 2,125 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,042 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,240 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 21 | 18 | 32 | 29.6% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Pascual Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Pascual Garcia's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 51.4% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 42.9% | 53.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Martin Pascual Garcia's chess games
All 71 games by Martin Pascual Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Evan Sammons | 2,298 | Pepe Leuza Memorial | A57 |
| Feb 2026 | Pablo Urriza Iricibar | 2,244 | Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | A88 |
| Apr 2023 | Fabian Dario Pena Duarte | 2,223 | ch-Euskadi | D02 |
| Apr 2022 | Carlos Varas | 2,182 | ch-Euskadi | B74 |
| Aug 2022 | Ruben Fernandez Lopez | 2,113 | ch-ESP U18 Rapid | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,035 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,047 |
| ch-ESP U18 Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| 8th Huarte Puente Foral Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,539 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,295 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Pascual Garcia's chess games?
71 games by Martin Pascual Garcia, from Aug 2014 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 Martin Pascual Garcia has played.
What does Martin Pascual Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Martin Pascual Garcia opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Pascual Garcia answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Martin Pascual Garcia play as White?
As White, Martin Pascual Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Pascual Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Martin Pascual Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Martin Pascual Garcia's FIDE rating?
Martin Pascual Garcia is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Martin Pascual Garcia played?
Our database contains 71 games by Martin Pascual Garcia, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 32 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Pascual Garcia?
71 games by Martin Pascual 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.