Prepare against Rafael Garcia Calleja
Spain · World #129,614 classical · FIDE ID 22222910
When preparing against Rafael Garcia Calleja, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (55%).
Our database contains 50 games by Rafael Garcia Calleja, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Garcia Calleja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Garcia Calleja 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 | 1,648 | 1,702 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,636 | 1,684 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,666 | 1,667 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Garcia Calleja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Garcia Calleja's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Calleja usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Calleja usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Calleja usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Calleja usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Calleja usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Rafael Garcia Calleja's chess games
All 50 games by Rafael Garcia Calleja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | English Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Enric Notario Flechina | 1,986 | 1st Sant Gregori Ajuntament Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | Armand Lopez Minguella | 1,832 | 2nd Sant Gregori Ajuntament Open | B50 |
| Feb 2013 | Juli Zamora Alarcon | 1,792 | ch-Girona Province Seniors | C50 |
| Feb 2014 | Antoni Lara Perez | 1,744 | ch-Girona Seniors | C50 |
| Jan 2015 | Judit Vinolas Anglada | 1,728 | ch-Girona | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona Seniors | 2019 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-Girona | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,848 |
| ch-Girona Province Seniors | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,784 |
| 1st Sant Gregori Ajuntament Open A | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 2nd Sant Gregori Ajuntament Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,000 |
| Sant Gregori Open 4th | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,353 |
| chA-Girona | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Garcia Calleja's chess games?
50 games by Rafael Garcia Calleja, from Apr 2013 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 Rafael Garcia Calleja has played.
What does Rafael Garcia Calleja play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Rafael Garcia Calleja opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Garcia Calleja answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games).
What openings does Rafael Garcia Calleja play as White?
As White, Rafael Garcia Calleja's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Garcia Calleja play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Garcia Calleja most often plays: English Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Rafael Garcia Calleja's FIDE rating?
Rafael Garcia Calleja is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,636 in rapid and 1,666 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,702 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Rafael Garcia Calleja played?
Our database contains 50 games by Rafael Garcia Calleja, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Garcia Calleja?
50 games by Rafael Garcia Calleja 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.