Prepare against Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia
FM · Spain · World #2,731 classical · FIDE ID 2209128
When preparing against Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Rat Defense as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 411 games by Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael 1982 Merino 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 | 2,349 | 2,407 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,382 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,382 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 411 | 170 | 22 | 219 | 41.4% |
| As White | 207 | 95 | 7 | 105 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 204 | 75 | 15 | 114 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 204 | 98.6% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 78 | 80.4% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 60.9% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia's chess games
All 411 games by Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 170 wins, 22 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 55 | 23/2/30 | 41.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 43 | 19/0/24 | 44.2% |
| A48 | London System | 22 | 10/0/12 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 86 | 35/6/45 | 40.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 26 | 8/3/15 | 30.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A17 |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,694 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| May 2023 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,590 | Titled Tue Late | B32 |
| May 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,537 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Aug 2023 | Robert Rabiega | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 400 | 172 | 2,185 |
| IV Open Ajedrez de Navidad Rapidas Diagonal Alcorcon | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,330 |
| Campeonato de España por Equipos de Club de Segunda División SUR | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia's chess games?
411 games by Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia, from Apr 2003 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 Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia has played.
What does Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia play as White?
As White, Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate); London System (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia most often plays: Pirc Defense (86 games, 40.7% win rate); Rat Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia's FIDE rating?
Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia played?
Our database contains 411 games by Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 22 draws, 219 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia?
411 games by Rafael 1982 Merino 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.