Prepare against Osmel Garcia Carey
IM · Cuba · World #6,190 classical · FIDE ID 3501809
When preparing against Osmel Garcia Carey, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Osmel Garcia Carey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osmel Garcia Carey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osmel Garcia Carey 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 | 2,242 | 2,400 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,249 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,477 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 80 | 101 | 98 | 28.7% |
| As White | 142 | 47 | 54 | 41 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 137 | 33 | 47 | 57 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osmel Garcia Carey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osmel Garcia Carey's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 90.1% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Carey usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Carey usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Carey usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Carey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Carey usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Carey usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.6% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 74.5% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Osmel Garcia Carey's chess games
All 279 games by Osmel Garcia Carey 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: 80 wins, 101 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/17/12 | 32.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 10/9/17 | 27.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B40 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,510 | 30th Capablanca Memorial Premier I | B42 |
| Apr 2014 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,504 | Villahermosa Open 3rd | B07 |
| May 2001 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,467 | Capablanca Memorial Premier II 36th | C02 |
| Jan 2000 | Jorge Enrique Armas Gutierrez | 2,441 | ch-CUB sf | E75 |
| May 2001 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,429 | Capablanca Memorial Premier II 36th | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 1996 | 32 | 13 | 2,333 |
| Havana Provincial | 1999 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,055 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 36th | 2001 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| 30th Capablanca Memorial Premier I | 1995 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| Capablanca Memorial C | 1996 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial-B 06th | 1998 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,405 |
| Guines Vazquez Memorial | 1998 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,535 |
| 43rd Capablanca Memorial Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osmel Garcia Carey's chess games?
279 games by Osmel Garcia Carey, 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 Osmel Garcia Carey has played.
What does Osmel Garcia Carey play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Osmel Garcia Carey opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osmel Garcia Carey answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Osmel Garcia Carey play as White?
As White, Osmel Garcia Carey's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 32.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osmel Garcia Carey play as Black?
As Black, Osmel Garcia Carey most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Osmel Garcia Carey's FIDE rating?
Osmel Garcia Carey is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Osmel Garcia Carey played?
Our database contains 279 games by Osmel Garcia Carey, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 101 draws, 98 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osmel Garcia Carey?
279 games by Osmel Garcia Carey 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.