Prepare against Rene Garnier
Argentina · World #7,015 classical · FIDE ID 114324
Our database contains 231 games by Rene Garnier, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rene Garnier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Garnier 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 | 2,224 | 2,260 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,240 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,178 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 111 | 59 | 61 | 48.1% |
| As White | 117 | 60 | 26 | 31 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 51 | 33 | 30 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Garnier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Garnier's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 67 | 57.3% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 31 | 26.5% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Garnier usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Garnier usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Garnier usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Garnier usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Garnier usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Garnier usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 43.2% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 11 | 25.0% | 59.1% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 73.7% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Rene Garnier's chess games
All 231 games by Rene Garnier in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 111 wins, 59 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D40 | English Opening | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 2,400 | 3rd BA Chess Masters | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Juan Sebastian Melian | 2,394 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | A08 |
| May 2023 | Sergio Slipak | 2,388 | 98th ch-ARG sf | E18 |
| Jun 2022 | German Della Morte | 2,367 | ch-ARG 96th | C00 |
| Jul 2017 | Pablo Della Morte | 2,342 | 92nd ch-ARG sf | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,246 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,209 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,239 |
| 97th ch-ARG sf | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 21st Villa Martelli Open B | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,197 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-South American U20 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Garnier's chess games?
231 games by Rene Garnier, from Jan 2004 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 Rene Garnier has played.
What does Rene Garnier play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Rene Garnier opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Garnier answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rene Garnier play as White?
As White, Rene Garnier's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Garnier play as Black?
As Black, Rene Garnier most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Rene Garnier's FIDE rating?
Rene Garnier is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Rene Garnier played?
Our database contains 231 games by Rene Garnier, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 59 draws, 61 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Garnier?
231 games by Rene Garnier 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.