Prepare against Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado
Spain · World #67,404 classical · FIDE ID 2267080
When preparing against Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado 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 | 1,830 | 1,920 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 90 | 51 | 87 | 39.5% |
| As White | 113 | 46 | 23 | 44 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 115 | 44 | 28 | 43 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 69.9% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 30 | 26.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mercado usually continues Bg5 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Mercado usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mercado usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mercado usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Mercado usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mercado usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 43.6% | 39.6% |
| e6 | 16 | 29.1% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 21.8% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 56.5% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 18 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado's chess games
All 228 games by Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 90 wins, 51 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Fernando Semprun Martinez | 2,155 | 24th Collado Villalba Open | B12 |
| Aug 2007 | Josep Colet Fernandez | 2,096 | 24th Collado Villalba Open | D41 |
| Mar 2015 | Juan Aguado Solana | 2,090 | 24th Madrid San Viator Open | D36 |
| Apr 2018 | Jose Alberto Robles Diaz | 2,086 | 30th Madrid San Viator Open A | A47 |
| Nov 2013 | Ignacio Madurga Lopez | 2,074 | 21st Madrid San Viator Open | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2019 | 44 | 26 | 1,916 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2016 | 32 | 12 | 1,868 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2018 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,826 |
| 24th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 1,933 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| ch-Madrid | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado's chess games?
228 games by Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado, from Jan 2004 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 Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado has played.
What does Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado play as White?
As White, Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 47.1% win rate); London System (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado's FIDE rating?
Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado played?
Our database contains 228 games by Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 51 draws, 87 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado?
228 games by Francisco Manuel Cano Mercado 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.