Prepare against Richard Garcia
France · World #80,993 classical · FIDE ID 20656246
When preparing against Richard Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 33 games by Richard Garcia, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard 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 | 1,786 | 1,827 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,771 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,767 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Garcia's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Richard Garcia's chess games
All 33 games by Richard Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Felipe Alcaraz Martinez | 2,011 | 11th Figueres Open | E01 |
| Aug 2010 | Angel Lazaro Porta | 1,974 | 11th Figueres Open | A70 |
| Aug 2010 | Christian Mayer | 1,877 | 11th Figueres Open | A16 |
| Nov 2011 | Aaron Lawrence | 1,706 | ch-Washington Class A | D53 |
| Aug 2010 | Josep M. Gallegos Saliner | 1,560 | 11th Figueres Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Figueres Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
| 11th Figueres Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| 10th Figueres Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-Washington Class A | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,310 |
| Festival International des Angles 2026 Tournoi A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Garcia's chess games?
33 games by Richard Garcia, from Oct 2008 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 Richard Garcia has played.
What does Richard Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Richard Garcia opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Garcia answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Richard Garcia play as White?
As White, Richard Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Richard Garcia most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Richard Garcia's FIDE rating?
Richard Garcia is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Richard Garcia played?
Our database contains 33 games by Richard Garcia, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Garcia?
33 games by Richard 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.