Prepare against Omar Garcia Blanco
FM · Spain · World #2,161 classical · FIDE ID 2287153
When preparing against Omar Garcia Blanco, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 28.3% over 53 games.
Our database contains 1,028 games by Omar Garcia Blanco, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Omar Garcia Blanco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omar Garcia Blanco 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 | 2,375 | 2,416 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,366 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,356 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,028 | 523 | 198 | 307 | 50.9% |
| As White | 528 | 283 | 95 | 150 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 500 | 240 | 103 | 157 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omar Garcia Blanco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omar Garcia Blanco's side.
First moves as White (528 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 467 | 88.4% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 9.7% | 75.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Blanco usually continues c3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Blanco usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Blanco usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 75.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Blanco usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Blanco usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Blanco usually continues e3 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 74.9% | 66.5% |
| e5 | 29 | 12.3% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 22 | 9.4% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 127 | 73.4% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 23 | 13.3% | 71.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 9.8% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Omar Garcia Blanco's chess games
All 1,028 games by Omar Garcia Blanco in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 523 wins, 198 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 142 | 76/25/41 | 53.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 37 | 14/5/18 | 37.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 18/7/9 | 52.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 32 | 22/1/9 | 68.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 24 | 17/2/5 | 70.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 77 | 43/15/19 | 55.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 53 | 15/13/25 | 28.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 51 | 28/11/12 | 54.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 13/3/0 | 81.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,616 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Aug 2020 | Boris Grachev | 2,612 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Apr 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,610 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Mar 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,606 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Leon Livaic | 2,565 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 278 | 147.5 | 2,342 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 49 | 32.5 | 2,293 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2025 | 37 | 23 | 2,247 |
| chT-Canarias | 2019 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,244 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2010 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,192 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2018 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,254 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,234 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 16 | 11 | 2,234 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nicanor Camino Carrio (16 games) · Jose Garcia Padron (11 games) · Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian (11 games) · Adrian Cruz Pino (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omar Garcia Blanco's chess games?
1,028 games by Omar Garcia Blanco, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 Omar Garcia Blanco has played.
What does Omar Garcia Blanco play on the first move as White?
Across 528 games with White in our database, Omar Garcia Blanco opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omar Garcia Blanco answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Omar Garcia Blanco play as White?
As White, Omar Garcia Blanco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (142 games, 53.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (37 games, 37.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 528 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omar Garcia Blanco play as Black?
As Black, Omar Garcia Blanco most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 55.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (53 games, 28.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (51 games, 54.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 500 games.
What is Omar Garcia Blanco's FIDE rating?
Omar Garcia Blanco is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Omar Garcia Blanco played?
Our database contains 1,028 games by Omar Garcia Blanco, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 523 wins, 198 draws, 307 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omar Garcia Blanco?
1,028 games by Omar Garcia Blanco 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.