Prepare against Obdulio Garcia Artal
Spain · World #135,171 classical · FIDE ID 22222863
When preparing against Obdulio Garcia Artal, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 52 games by Obdulio Garcia Artal, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Obdulio Garcia Artal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Obdulio Garcia Artal 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 | 1,633 | 1,750 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,713 | 1,732 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 8 | 25 | 36.5% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Obdulio Garcia Artal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Obdulio Garcia Artal's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 79.2% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Artal usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Artal usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Artal usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Artal usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Artal usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Artal usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
Obdulio Garcia Artal's chess games
All 52 games by Obdulio Garcia Artal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Gonzalo Zubialde Ayala | 1,851 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | A80 |
| Apr 2015 | Jorge Garcia Estruch | 1,819 | ch-Aragon Seniors | B06 |
| May 2015 | Rafael Jose Pellicer Sancho | 1,754 | ch-Aragon Seniors | A45 |
| May 2015 | Jose Maria Sanchez Valles | 1,752 | ch-Aragon Seniors | C23 |
| May 2017 | Juan Martinez Crespo | 1,707 | ch-Aragon Seniors B | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Aragon Seniors | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors B | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 6th Autonomico Seniors Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,679 |
| ch-Aragon Primera | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,671 |
| ch-ARA Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,540 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,630 |
| Zaragoza Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Obdulio Garcia Artal's chess games?
52 games by Obdulio Garcia Artal, from Oct 2007 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 Obdulio Garcia Artal has played.
What does Obdulio Garcia Artal play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Obdulio Garcia Artal opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Obdulio Garcia Artal answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Obdulio Garcia Artal play as White?
As White, Obdulio Garcia Artal's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Obdulio Garcia Artal play as Black?
As Black, Obdulio Garcia Artal most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Obdulio Garcia Artal's FIDE rating?
Obdulio Garcia Artal is currently rated 1,633 in classical chess and 1,713 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Obdulio Garcia Artal played?
Our database contains 52 games by Obdulio Garcia Artal, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Obdulio Garcia Artal?
52 games by Obdulio Garcia Artal 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.