Prepare against Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan
Cuba · World #95,430 classical · FIDE ID 3518256
When preparing against Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan 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 | 1,743 | 2,040 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30.6% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 44.4% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Meilan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Meilan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Meilan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 18.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Meilan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Meilan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Meilan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan's chess games
All 36 games by Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Armando Alminaque | 2,054 | Ortega Memorial | A42 |
| Aug 2018 | Ana Nieto Rego | 2,009 | Giraldilla de La Habana Open | E38 |
| Jul 2018 | Hanoy Fredy Hernandez Herrera | 2,004 | Giraldilla de La Habana Open | C90 |
| Aug 2018 | Barbaro Omar Rosabal Sarda | 1,940 | Giraldilla de La Habana Open | D37 |
| May 2018 | Dannier De Jesus Pompa Vega | 1,915 | Ortega Memorial | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortega Memorial | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,818 |
| Giraldilla de La Habana Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Havana Gilberto Garcia Memorial A | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,545 |
| Portela Memorial tt | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan's chess games?
36 games by Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan, from May 2011 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 Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan has played.
What does Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan play as White?
As White, Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan play as Black?
As Black, Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan's FIDE rating?
Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan played?
Our database contains 36 games by Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan?
36 games by Dr. Manuel Hernandez Meilan 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.