Prepare against Benjamin Perez Manas
FM · Spain · World #7,110 classical · FIDE ID 22200169
Our database contains 350 games by Benjamin Perez Manas, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Perez Manas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Perez Manas 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 | 2,223 | 2,369 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,331 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,297 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 169 | 75 | 106 | 48.3% |
| As White | 185 | 90 | 41 | 54 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 165 | 79 | 34 | 52 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Perez Manas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Perez Manas's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 84.9% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 20 | 10.8% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.2% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Manas usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Manas usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Manas usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Manas usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Manas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Manas usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 46 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 23.2% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.1% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 34 | 53.1% | 76.5% |
| d5 | 21 | 32.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Benjamin Perez Manas's chess games
All 350 games by Benjamin Perez Manas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 169 wins, 75 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 36 | 24/7/5 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,508 | Barbera del Valles | B22 |
| Jul 2020 | Xavier Vila Gazquez | 2,470 | Barbera del Valles | B30 |
| Jul 2016 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,465 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | A80 |
| Mar 2012 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,431 | chT-Catalunya | D26 |
| Jul 2012 | Luc Bergez | 2,420 | 35th Barbera del Valles Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 52 | 33 | 2,297 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2023 | 19 | 8 | 2,250 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,388 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,382 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,286 |
| Foment Martinenc | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,249 |
| 19th Barcelona Paredes Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
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Where can I find Benjamin Perez Manas's chess games?
350 games by Benjamin Perez Manas, from Jul 2006 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 Benjamin Perez Manas has played.
What does Benjamin Perez Manas play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Benjamin Perez Manas opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Perez Manas answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Perez Manas play as White?
As White, Benjamin Perez Manas's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Perez Manas play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Perez Manas most often plays: Dutch Defense (36 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Benjamin Perez Manas's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Perez Manas is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Benjamin Perez Manas played?
Our database contains 350 games by Benjamin Perez Manas, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 75 draws, 106 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Perez Manas?
350 games by Benjamin Perez Manas 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.