Prepare against Xavier Abarca Garcia
Spain · World #73,878 classical · FIDE ID 22267727
When preparing against Xavier Abarca Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Xavier Abarca Garcia, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Abarca Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Abarca 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 | 1,809 | 1,865 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,825 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 23.3% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Abarca Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Abarca Garcia's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 40.9% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Xavier Abarca Garcia's chess games
All 43 games by Xavier Abarca Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Juan Carlos Escandell Mari | 2,237 | 5th Cornella Pinol Memorial | A13 |
| May 2019 | Javier Garcia Gil | 2,127 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | A14 |
| Mar 2019 | Juan Dominguez Rueda | 2,094 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | A54 |
| May 2019 | Jordi Planella Sanchez | 1,999 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | C00 |
| Apr 2019 | Carles Vendrell Sigales | 1,889 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,721 |
| 22nd Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,776 |
| 4th Masdenverge Open | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,832 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open 19th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,714 |
| 2nd Amposta Balague Memorial | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
| 1st Amposta Balague Memorial | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Abarca Garcia's chess games?
43 games by Xavier Abarca Garcia, from Oct 2013 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 Xavier Abarca Garcia has played.
What does Xavier Abarca Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Xavier Abarca Garcia opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Abarca Garcia answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Xavier Abarca Garcia play as White?
As White, Xavier Abarca Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Abarca Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Abarca Garcia most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Xavier Abarca Garcia's FIDE rating?
Xavier Abarca Garcia is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Xavier Abarca Garcia played?
Our database contains 43 games by Xavier Abarca Garcia, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Abarca Garcia?
43 games by Xavier Abarca 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.