Prepare against Mikel Garcia Pacheco
CHL · World #64,379 classical · FIDE ID 3413241
When preparing against Mikel Garcia Pacheco, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (33%).
Our database contains 42 games by Mikel Garcia Pacheco, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikel Garcia Pacheco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikel Garcia Pacheco 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 | 1,840 | 1,878 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 38.1% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikel Garcia Pacheco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikel Garcia Pacheco's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Mikel Garcia Pacheco's chess games
All 42 games by Mikel Garcia Pacheco in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder | 2,438 | IRT Campeón de Chile GM Rodrigo Vásquez - Club de Ajedrez CHILE | B00 |
| May 2026 | Octavio Fuenzalida Gonzalez | 2,000 | Campeonato Nacional Senior CHILE 2026 - 50+ | A40 |
| Jun 2010 | Carlos Pollio | 1,987 | Santiago Endesa 07 | D02 |
| May 2010 | Daniel Carrasco Fernandez | 1,792 | Santiago Endesa 03 | E71 |
| Mar 2026 | Matias Leiva Mendoza | 1,791 | IRT Campeón de Chile GM Rodrigo Vásquez - Club de Ajedrez CHILE | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Endesa 03 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,828 |
| IRT Campeón de Chile GM Rodrigo Vásquez - Club de Ajedrez CHILE | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,991 |
| Santiago Endesa 07 | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| Campeonato Nacional Senior CHILE 2026 - 50+ | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,785 |
| Vina del Mar Vina CC U2200 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Santiago IRT 2 Escalerilla | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,579 |
| Pan American prep | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,270 |
| VI IRT Junio 2026 - Club de Ajedrez CHILE | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikel Garcia Pacheco's chess games?
42 games by Mikel Garcia Pacheco, from Mar 2010 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 Mikel Garcia Pacheco has played.
What does Mikel Garcia Pacheco play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mikel Garcia Pacheco opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikel Garcia Pacheco answers 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mikel Garcia Pacheco play as White?
As White, Mikel Garcia Pacheco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikel Garcia Pacheco play as Black?
As Black, Mikel Garcia Pacheco most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mikel Garcia Pacheco's FIDE rating?
Mikel Garcia Pacheco is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mikel Garcia Pacheco played?
Our database contains 42 games by Mikel Garcia Pacheco, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikel Garcia Pacheco?
42 games by Mikel Garcia Pacheco 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.