Prepare against Raul Borondo Garcia
Spain · World #40,655 classical · FIDE ID 2220253
When preparing against Raul Borondo Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by Raul Borondo Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Borondo Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Borondo 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 | 1,932 | 2,057 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 22.2% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Borondo Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Borondo Garcia's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 69.6% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 9.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Raul Borondo Garcia's chess games
All 45 games by Raul Borondo Garcia 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Cesar Gallardo Fernandez | 2,185 | Krakow Open | C02 |
| Mar 2014 | Jose Carlos Aranaz Portugues | 2,160 | ch-Seville | A45 |
| Jul 2002 | Cristina Diaz Fernandez | 2,098 | 17th El Puerto St Maria Open | C20 |
| Mar 2014 | Antonio Jesus Gonzalez Marquez | 2,056 | ch-Seville | E11 |
| Aug 2011 | Mateusz Zajac | 1,904 | Krakow Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Seville | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Krakow Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2003 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 17th El Puerto St Maria Open | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,163 |
| 40th Seville Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,716 |
| 25th Seville Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,873 |
| 5th Dos Hermanas Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2,033 |
| 31st Seville Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Borondo Garcia's chess games?
45 games by Raul Borondo Garcia, 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 Raul Borondo Garcia has played.
What does Raul Borondo Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Raul Borondo Garcia opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Borondo Garcia answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Raul Borondo Garcia play as White?
As White, Raul Borondo Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Borondo Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Raul Borondo Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Raul Borondo Garcia's FIDE rating?
Raul Borondo Garcia is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Raul Borondo Garcia played?
Our database contains 45 games by Raul Borondo Garcia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Borondo Garcia?
45 games by Raul Borondo 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.