Prepare against Emiliano Jimenez Manzano
Spain · World #103,371 classical · FIDE ID 24501018
When preparing against Emiliano Jimenez Manzano, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 90 games by Emiliano Jimenez Manzano, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emiliano Jimenez Manzano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emiliano Jimenez Manzano 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 | 1,720 | 1,732 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,742 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 35 | 8 | 47 | 38.9% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 5 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 3 | 24 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emiliano Jimenez Manzano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emiliano Jimenez Manzano's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 61.7% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 19.1% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Manzano usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Manzano usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Manzano usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 27.8% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Manzano usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Manzano usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Manzano usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 30.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 26.9% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Emiliano Jimenez Manzano's chess games
All 90 games by Emiliano Jimenez Manzano in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 35 wins, 8 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Cesar Sanchez Sanchez | 1,800 | 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | D02 |
| Apr 2019 | Jorge Huerto Moreno | 1,762 | Madrid Codes Memorial 13th | B13 |
| Apr 2014 | Arturo Blanco Plana | 1,730 | 8th Madrid Codes Memorial | B51 |
| Feb 2014 | Ivan Lacaci Otero | 1,728 | ch-Madrid | B90 |
| Feb 2013 | Juan Sancinena Arpide | 1,702 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,602 |
| 7th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,580 |
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,484 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,693 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,571 |
| 10th Madrid Los Angeles Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,728 |
| 3rd Famalicao Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,887 |
| 8th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emiliano Jimenez Manzano's chess games?
90 games by Emiliano Jimenez Manzano, from Jul 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 Emiliano Jimenez Manzano has played.
What does Emiliano Jimenez Manzano play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Emiliano Jimenez Manzano opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emiliano Jimenez Manzano answers 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Emiliano Jimenez Manzano play as White?
As White, Emiliano Jimenez Manzano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emiliano Jimenez Manzano play as Black?
As Black, Emiliano Jimenez Manzano most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Emiliano Jimenez Manzano's FIDE rating?
Emiliano Jimenez Manzano is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,732 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Emiliano Jimenez Manzano played?
Our database contains 90 games by Emiliano Jimenez Manzano, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 8 draws, 47 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emiliano Jimenez Manzano?
90 games by Emiliano Jimenez Manzano 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.