chessgames.com

  
Silvino Garcia-Martinez
Number of games in database: 249
Years covered: 1961 to 2004
Current FIDE rating: 2316
Highest rating achieved in database: 2470
Overall record: +36 -105 =108 (36.1%)*
   * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games
      Based on games in the database; may be incomplete.

MOST PLAYED OPENINGS
With the White pieces:
 Sicilian (42) 
    B33 B42 B67 B83 B90
 Ruy Lopez (20) 
    C92 C89 C93 C97 C70
 Ruy Lopez, Closed (11) 
    C92 C89 C93 C97 C96
 French Defense (10) 
    C05 C11 C06 C19 C03
 Sicilian Najdorf (8) 
    B90 B93 B94 B99 B92
 Modern Benoni (7) 
    A65 A56 A57 A60 A64
With the Black pieces:
 Sicilian (47) 
    B43 B48 B32 B40 B47
 Sicilian Taimanov (9) 
    B48 B47 B46 B49
 King's Indian (9) 
    E90 E61 E63 E62 E71
 Sicilian Kan (7) 
    B43 B42 B41
 Grunfeld (7) 
    D78 D75 D91 D93 D79
 Modern Benoni (5) 
    A71 A56 A58 A67 A62
Repertoire Explorer
Search Sacrifice Explorer for Silvino Garcia-Martinez
Search Google® for Silvino Garcia-Martinez


SILVINO GARCIA-MARTINEZ
(born Jul-04-1944) Cuba

[what is this?]
Silvino Garcia-Martinez was born on the 4th of July 1944 in Havana, Cuba. Awarded the IM title in 1969 and the GM title in 1975 (the first Cuban to win the GM title). He was Cuban Champion in 1968 (after a play-off), 1970, 1973 and 1979-80. A regular member of the Cuban Olympiad team he won the 1968 Pan American tournament and was 3rd= at the 1973 Capablanca Memorial (at Cienfuegos) and also finished 2nd= at Havana 1985.

 page 1 of 10; games 1-25 of 249  PGN Download
Game  ResultMoves Year Event/LocaleOpening
1. S Garcia-Martinez vs Spassky 0-145 1961 Moscow (Russia)C93 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Smyslov Defense
2. S Garcia-Martinez vs Jansa  0-197 1961 MoscowB47 Sicilian, Taimanov (Bastrikov) Variation
3. S Garcia-Martinez vs Ujtumen  1-043 1961 Moscow itC92 Ruy Lopez, Closed
4. Nezhmetdinov vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-029 1961 11C70 Ruy Lopez
5. S Garcia-Martinez vs A Zaitsev  ½-½33 1961 Moscow (Russia)B17 Caro-Kann, Steinitz Variation
6. S Garcia-Martinez vs Unzicker  0-123 1961 MoscowE12 Queen's Indian
7. Flohr vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-035 1961 Moscow (Russia)A48 King's Indian
8. O'Kelly vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-038 1964 Capablanca memB43 Sicilian, Kan, 5.Nc3
9. S Garcia-Martinez vs K Darga  ½-½33 1964 Capablanca memC10 French
10. Stahlberg vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-039 1964 Capablanca memE61 King's Indian
11. S Garcia-Martinez vs E Jimenez-Zerguera  ½-½30 1964 Capablanca memC79 Ruy Lopez, Steinitz Defense Deferred
12. S Garcia-Martinez vs H Rossetto  0-151 1964 Capablanca memB00 Uncommon King's Pawn Opening
13. R Ortega vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-035 1964 Capablanca memB06 Robatsch
14. Portisch vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-036 1964 Capablanca memE90 King's Indian
15. S Garcia-Martinez vs Udovcic  1-066 1964 Capablanca memB42 Sicilian, Kan
16. C Bielicki vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-031 1964 Capablanca memD75 Neo-Grunfeld, 6.cd Nxd5, 7.O-O c5, 8.dxc5
17. S Garcia-Martinez vs E Cobo Arteaga  ½-½30 1964 Capablanca memC96 Ruy Lopez, Closed
18. J H Donner vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-038 1964 Capablanca memD93 Grunfeld, with Bf4 & e3
19. S Garcia-Martinez vs N Padevsky  0-131 1964 Capablanca memB57 Sicilian
20. Pachman vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-032 1964 Capablanca memB49 Sicilian, Taimanov Variation
21. S Garcia-Martinez vs Wade  0-138 1964 Capablanca memC92 Ruy Lopez, Closed
22. S Garcia-Martinez vs Larry Evans  0-140 1964 Capablanca memC70 Ruy Lopez
23. Robatsch vs S Garcia-Martinez  1-047 1964 Capablanca memB43 Sicilian, Kan, 5.Nc3
24. Letelier vs S Garcia-Martinez  ½-½51 1964 Capablanca memE70 King's Indian
25. S Garcia-Martinez vs Uhlmann  0-153 1964 Capablanca memC19 French, Winawer, Advance
 page 1 of 10; games 1-25 of 249  PGN Download
  REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2) | Garcia-Martinez wins | Garcia-Martinez loses  

Kibitzer's Corner
Dec-29-04
Premium Chessgames Member
  Benzol: Silvino Garcia Martinez
Born 4th July 1944 in Havana
An IM in 1969 and a GM in 1975 he was Cuban champion in 1968 (after playoff), 1970, 1973 and 1979-80.
Jul-04-06   BIDMONFA: Silvino Garcia-Martinez

GARCIA MARTINEZ, Silvino
http://www.bidmonfa.com/garcia_silv...
_

Oct-29-06
Premium Chessgames Member
  WarmasterKron: Silvino Garcia-Martinez played a game with Castro in the record simul a few years ago. Can anyone find a record of it?
Jul-04-08
Premium Chessgames Member
  brankat: Happy Birthday Silvino!
NOTE: You need to pick a username and password to post a reply. Getting your account takes less than a minute, totally anonymous, and 100% free--plus, it entitles you to features otherwise unavailable. Pick your username now and join the chessgames community!
If you already have an account, you should login now.
Please observe our posting guidelines:
  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts.
  3. No personal attacks against other users.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
Blow the Whistle See something which violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform an administrator.


NOTE: Keep all discussion on the topic of this page. This forum is for this specific player and nothing else. If you want to discuss chess in general, or this site, you might try the Kibitzer's Café.
Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
Spot an error? Please suggest your correction and help us eliminate database mistakes!


home | about | login | logout | F.A.Q. | your profile | preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | new kibitzing | chessforums | new games | Player Directory | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Little ChessPartner | privacy notice | contact us
Copyright 2001-2009, Chessgames.com
Web design & database development by 20/20 Technologies