Prepare against Nebil Kawas Garcia
CHL · World #80,812 classical · FIDE ID 3420337
When preparing against Nebil Kawas Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nebil Kawas Garcia, covering Dec 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nebil Kawas Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nebil Kawas 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 | 1,789 | 1,789 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,775 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1999-2026): 31 rated games against 29 different opponents, across 6 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% | 1,970 | 1,704 | 4 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50.0% | 2,018 | 1,938 | 1 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 37.5% | 1,809 | 1,809 | 3 |
Against the field
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1,998 | 1,853 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,809 | 1,809 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,939 | 1,539 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,889 | 1,489 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,015 | 1,615 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
Where Nebil Kawas Garcia has played
Chile (7) · Brazil (1) · Spain (1) · Uruguay (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nebil Kawas Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nebil Kawas Garcia's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Nebil Kawas Garcia's chess games
All 30 games by Nebil Kawas Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Oscar Humberto Ardila | 1,976 | III ch-Sudamericano Rapid | C41 |
| Nov 2026 | Josue Zayas | 1,918 | III ch-Sudamericano Rapid | B21 |
| Oct 2026 | Douglas Rorigues Da Silva | 1,853 | Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez | A00 |
| Nov 2026 | Valentino Martinez | 1,750 | III ch-Sudamericano Rapid | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U10 | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | – |
| Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,970 |
| III ch-Sudamericano Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Wch U10 | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,615 |
| Interclubes 101 Años Clausura - Club de Ajedrez Chile 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,681 |
| Campeonato Sudamericano Montevideo 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nebil Kawas Garcia's chess games?
30 games by Nebil Kawas Garcia, from Dec 2016 to Nov 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 Nebil Kawas Garcia has played.
What does Nebil Kawas Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nebil Kawas Garcia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nebil Kawas Garcia answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Nebil Kawas Garcia play as White?
As White, Nebil Kawas Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nebil Kawas Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Nebil Kawas Garcia most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nebil Kawas Garcia's FIDE rating?
Nebil Kawas Garcia is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Nebil Kawas Garcia played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nebil Kawas Garcia, covering Dec 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nebil Kawas Garcia?
30 games by Nebil Kawas 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.