Prepare against Ursus Garcia
NIC · World #37,027 classical · FIDE ID 6100945
When preparing against Ursus Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Ursus Garcia, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ursus Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ursus 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 | 1,949 | 2,010 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,978 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 24 | 15 | 23.5% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ursus Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ursus Garcia's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ursus Garcia's chess games
All 51 games by Ursus Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Sergio Ivan Carranza Narvaez | 2,069 | 12th Managua Grand Prix | D48 |
| Apr 2014 | Rommel Castillo | 2,049 | Managua Sub zt 2.3 | B23 |
| Feb 2012 | Ismael Alvarez Gamez | 2,013 | chT-NCA Primera Division | B70 |
| Apr 2011 | Carlos Olivas | 1,985 | 12th Managua Grand Prix | A06 |
| Oct 2017 | Juan Carlos Torres | 1,979 | chT-NCA Final | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Final | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-NCA final | 2016 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,874 |
| chT-NCA Primera Division | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Managua Sub zt 2.3 | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,857 |
| 12th Managua Grand Prix | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
| 12th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ursus Garcia's chess games?
51 games by Ursus Garcia, from Apr 2009 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 Ursus Garcia has played.
What does Ursus Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ursus Garcia opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ursus Garcia answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ursus Garcia play as White?
As White, Ursus Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ursus Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Ursus Garcia most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ursus Garcia's FIDE rating?
Ursus Garcia is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (May 2016).
How many games has Ursus Garcia played?
Our database contains 51 games by Ursus Garcia, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 24 draws, 15 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ursus Garcia?
51 games by Ursus 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.