Prepare against Joan Manuel Marches Rios
Spain · World #34,956 classical · FIDE ID 2227444
When preparing against Joan Manuel Marches Rios, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 151 games by Joan Manuel Marches Rios, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Manuel Marches Rios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Manuel Marches Rios 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 | 1,959 | 2,271 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,069 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 2,072 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 53 | 60 | 38 | 35.1% |
| As White | 78 | 28 | 34 | 16 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 73 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Manuel Marches Rios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Manuel Marches Rios's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 79.5% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.5% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rios usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Rios usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 78.8% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 91.7% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Joan Manuel Marches Rios's chess games
All 151 games by Joan Manuel Marches Rios in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 60 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Luis Rojas Keim | 2,438 | 13th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | D43 |
| Apr 2019 | Juan Antonio Villar Reymundo | 2,250 | 7th Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | A22 |
| Jan 1996 | Carlos Barrera Clot | 2,170 | chT-Catalunya | C11 |
| Nov 2018 | Jordi Del Amo Carbo | 2,153 | Barcelona Electrica de Baleares | A07 |
| Jun 2011 | Miguel Vazquez Gamero | 2,129 | 7th Sant Adria | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,002 |
| 9th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,049 |
| Mollet CM | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| Barcelona FM 08 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Barcelona Electrica de Baleares | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| 1st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,111 |
| Barcelona CM 02 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,938 |
| 5th Sant Adria de Besos Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Manuel Marches Rios's chess games?
151 games by Joan Manuel Marches Rios, from Apr 2003 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 Joan Manuel Marches Rios has played.
What does Joan Manuel Marches Rios play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Joan Manuel Marches Rios opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Manuel Marches Rios answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Joan Manuel Marches Rios play as White?
As White, Joan Manuel Marches Rios's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Manuel Marches Rios play as Black?
As Black, Joan Manuel Marches Rios most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Joan Manuel Marches Rios's FIDE rating?
Joan Manuel Marches Rios is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Joan Manuel Marches Rios played?
Our database contains 151 games by Joan Manuel Marches Rios, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 60 draws, 38 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Manuel Marches Rios?
151 games by Joan Manuel Marches Rios 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.