Prepare against Miguel Sanjuan Garcia
Spain · World #36,604 classical · FIDE ID 2210584
Our database contains 167 games by Miguel Sanjuan Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Sanjuan Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Sanjuan 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 | 1,951 | 2,141 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,096 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 2,052 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 60 | 29 | 78 | 35.9% |
| As White | 80 | 36 | 15 | 29 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 24 | 14 | 49 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Sanjuan Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Sanjuan Garcia's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 98.8% | 55.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.1% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 88.4% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 92.0% | 23.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Miguel Sanjuan Garcia's chess games
All 167 games by Miguel Sanjuan 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: 60 wins, 29 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,506 | ch-ESP rapid | C26 |
| Nov 2019 | Salvador Guerra Rivera | 2,334 | ch-ESP 84th | C41 |
| Jan 1995 | Francisco Javier Munoz Moreno | 2,320 | ch-Malaga | E90 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Martin Rueda | 2,310 | ch-ESP rapid | C00 |
| Nov 2019 | Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona | 2,304 | ch-ESP 84th | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 1998 | 44 | 26 | 2,213 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,243 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| Roquetas de Mar U2150 Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,929 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Sanjuan Garcia's chess games?
167 games by Miguel Sanjuan 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 Miguel Sanjuan Garcia has played.
What does Miguel Sanjuan Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Miguel Sanjuan Garcia opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Sanjuan Garcia answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Miguel Sanjuan Garcia play as White?
As White, Miguel Sanjuan Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Vienna Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Sanjuan Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Sanjuan Garcia most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Miguel Sanjuan Garcia's FIDE rating?
Miguel Sanjuan Garcia is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Miguel Sanjuan Garcia played?
Our database contains 167 games by Miguel Sanjuan Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 29 draws, 78 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Sanjuan Garcia?
167 games by Miguel Sanjuan 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.