Prepare against Matias Garcia Quesada
Spain · World #29,602 classical · FIDE ID 2218127
When preparing against Matias Garcia Quesada, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 55 games by Matias Garcia Quesada, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matias Garcia Quesada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Garcia Quesada 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 | 1,988 | 2,055 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,027 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,047 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 29 | 9 | 17 | 52.7% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matias Garcia Quesada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matias Garcia Quesada's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 48.1% | 73.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 29.6% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 73.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Quesada usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Quesada usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Quesada usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Quesada usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Quesada usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Matias Garcia Quesada's chess games
All 55 games by Matias Garcia Quesada in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 29 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Fernando Castillo Lorenzo | 1,713 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-A 1617 | D53 |
| Nov 2016 | Jesus German Sanchez Gonzalez | 1,571 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-A 1617 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04th Valladolid CC Reloj Justina | 1975 | 8 | 5 | – |
| 08th Valladolid CC Reloj Justina | 1979 | 8 | 6 | – |
| 09th Valladolid CC Reloj Justina | 1980 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 20th Valladolid CC Reloj Justina | 1991 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 07th Valladolid CC Social | 1978 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 5th Valladolid San Mateo Open | 1987 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,290 |
| Valladolid CC Navidad Open | 1988 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-A 1617 | 2016 | 2 | 2 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Garcia Quesada's chess games?
55 games by Matias Garcia Quesada, from Jan 2024 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 Matias Garcia Quesada has played.
What does Matias Garcia Quesada play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Matias Garcia Quesada opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Garcia Quesada answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matias Garcia Quesada play as White?
As White, Matias Garcia Quesada's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Garcia Quesada play as Black?
As Black, Matias Garcia Quesada most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Matias Garcia Quesada's FIDE rating?
Matias Garcia Quesada is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Matias Garcia Quesada played?
Our database contains 55 games by Matias Garcia Quesada, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (52.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Garcia Quesada?
55 games by Matias Garcia Quesada 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.