Prepare against Saul Perez Garcia
Spain · World #19,736 classical · FIDE ID 24501611
When preparing against Saul Perez Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 32.4% over 37 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Saul Perez Garcia, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saul Perez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saul Perez 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 | 2,060 | 2,060 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,865 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,855 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 113 | 59 | 78 | 45.2% |
| As White | 121 | 55 | 31 | 35 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 129 | 58 | 28 | 43 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saul Perez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saul Perez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 86.0% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 9.1% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Bg5 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 91.8% | 52.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Saul Perez Garcia's chess games
All 250 games by Saul Perez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 113 wins, 59 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 37 | 12/12/13 | 32.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Borja Molina Rodriguez | 2,144 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Xiaobing Gu | 2,144 | 10th Sitges Sunway Open | B44 |
| Feb 2026 | Kyllian Diaz Reyes | 2,101 | Campeonato de Tenerife 2026 | D30 |
| Dec 2025 | David Torres Dominguez | 2,089 | 90th ch-ESP | A05 |
| Aug 2016 | Carlos Jose Martinez Rojas | 2,062 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | 2018 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,702 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1718 | 2018 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,825 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,549 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1617 | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 1,711 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2022 | 12 | 10.5 | 1,838 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1819 | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,764 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saul Perez Garcia's chess games?
250 games by Saul Perez Garcia, from Oct 2013 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 Saul Perez Garcia has played.
What does Saul Perez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Saul Perez Garcia opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saul Perez Garcia answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Saul Perez Garcia play as White?
As White, Saul Perez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saul Perez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Saul Perez Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Saul Perez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Saul Perez Garcia is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Saul Perez Garcia played?
Our database contains 250 games by Saul Perez Garcia, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 59 draws, 78 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saul Perez Garcia?
250 games by Saul Perez 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.