Prepare against Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque
Spain · World #62,695 classical · FIDE ID 2206161
When preparing against Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque 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 | 1,846 | 2,094 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,896 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,939 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 31 | 20 | 64 | 27.0% |
| As White | 56 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 59 | 14 | 7 | 38 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 82.1% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Manzaneque usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Manzaneque usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Manzaneque usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Manzaneque usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Manzaneque usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Manzaneque usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 96.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 69.6% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque's chess games
All 115 games by Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 20 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,390 | Manresa Open | B26 |
| Jan 1997 | Andres Hidalgo Mena | 2,315 | Sitges Open | B26 |
| Jan 1996 | Eduard Yepes Martinez | 2,315 | Barcelona La Lira Open | D19 |
| Jan 1996 | Miquel Serrano Pertinez | 2,230 | Barcelona La Lira Open | A01 |
| Jan 1996 | Robert Ferran Biosca | 2,210 | Barcelona La Lira Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona La Lira Open | 1996 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,286 |
| Manresa Open | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,365 |
| Barcelona CM 02 | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| Martorell Open A | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-ESP | 1985 | 9 | 2 | 2,087 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,758 |
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,908 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1995 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque's chess games?
115 games by Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque has played.
What does Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque play as White?
As White, Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque's FIDE rating?
Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque played?
Our database contains 115 games by Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 20 draws, 64 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque?
115 games by Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque 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.