Prepare against Miguel Rios Garcia
Spain · World #48,406 classical · FIDE ID 2219000
When preparing against Miguel Rios Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 74 games by Miguel Rios Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Rios Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Rios 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 | 1,899 | 2,030 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,909 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,745 | 1,936 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 19 | 12 | 43 | 25.7% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Rios Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Rios Garcia's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 68.4% | 36.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.8% | 8.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Miguel Rios Garcia's chess games
All 74 games by Miguel Rios Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Guerau Masague Artero | 2,345 | 43rd Benasque Open | A04 |
| Jan 2004 | Pablo Cubedo Cano | 2,260 | Autonomico Clubs | D52 |
| Aug 2019 | Juan Antonio Toledano Llinares | 2,249 | 2nd Quart Poblet Open Blitz | B02 |
| Dec 2010 | Michael Tscharotschkin | 2,195 | 9th Benidorm Open U2300 | D45 |
| Dec 2011 | Paolo Tocco | 2,165 | 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Autonomico Clubs | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| Burjasot Preferente | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| Burjasot Absoluto Open | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 2,003 |
| VI Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,577 |
| 2nd Quart Poblet Open Blitz | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Rios Garcia's chess games?
74 games by Miguel Rios Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Miguel Rios Garcia has played.
What does Miguel Rios Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Miguel Rios Garcia opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nc3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Rios Garcia answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Miguel Rios Garcia play as White?
As White, Miguel Rios Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Rios Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Rios Garcia most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Miguel Rios Garcia's FIDE rating?
Miguel Rios Garcia is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,745 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Miguel Rios Garcia played?
Our database contains 74 games by Miguel Rios Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 43 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Rios Garcia?
74 games by Miguel Rios 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.