Prepare against Franco Manteiga
CM · URY · World #19,932 classical · FIDE ID 3009785
When preparing against Franco Manteiga, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 15.4% over 65 games.
Our database contains 897 games by Franco Manteiga, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Franco Manteiga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franco Manteiga 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 | 2,058 | 2,061 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,078 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,016 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 897 | 289 | 108 | 500 | 32.2% |
| As White | 444 | 162 | 55 | 227 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 453 | 127 | 53 | 273 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franco Manteiga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franco Manteiga's side.
First moves as White (444 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 433 | 97.5% | 42.0% |
| c3 | 7 | 1.6% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Manteiga usually continues c4 (35.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Manteiga usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Manteiga usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c3 — 2% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Manteiga usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Manteiga usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 190 | 90.5% | 33.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.4% | 20.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 142 | 95.9% | 36.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Franco Manteiga's chess games
All 897 games by Franco Manteiga in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 289 wins, 108 draws, 500 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 79 | 34/8/37 | 43.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 65 | 10/8/47 | 15.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 21/4/21 | 45.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 14/6/22 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 35 | 17/5/13 | 48.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 67 | 20/5/42 | 29.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 58 | 20/6/32 | 34.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 43 | 7/7/29 | 16.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 26 | 6/4/16 | 23.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 4/2/15 | 19.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 19 | 4/1/14 | 21.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | E42 |
| Oct 2024 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
| Jun 2024 | Singh Sahib | 2,432 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Dec 2024 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,392 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| May 2024 | Cristian Silva Lucena | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 649 | 210.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 28 | 13 | 1,827 |
| ch-URU U20 | 2024 | 12 | 8 | 1,813 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,586 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| Montevideo Trebejos 50 Anniv Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,818 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franco Manteiga's chess games?
897 games by Franco Manteiga, from Oct 2017 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 Franco Manteiga has played.
What does Franco Manteiga play on the first move as White?
Across 444 games with White in our database, Franco Manteiga opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franco Manteiga answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Franco Manteiga play as White?
As White, Franco Manteiga's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (79 games, 43.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (65 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (46 games, 45.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 444 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franco Manteiga play as Black?
As Black, Franco Manteiga most often plays: Indian Defense (67 games, 29.9% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (43 games, 16.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 453 games.
What is Franco Manteiga's FIDE rating?
Franco Manteiga is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Franco Manteiga played?
Our database contains 897 games by Franco Manteiga, covering Oct 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 289 wins, 108 draws, 500 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franco Manteiga?
897 games by Franco Manteiga 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.