Prepare against Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares
FM · Panama · World #30,571 classical · FIDE ID 6600280
When preparing against Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 88 games by Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares 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 | 1,983 | 2,146 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,091 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,144 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 35 | 8 | 45 | 39.8% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 2 | 22 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 6 | 23 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 72.1% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares's chess games
All 88 games by Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 35 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Andrei Shishkov | 2,340 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Feb 2024 | Artur Dilmukhametov | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Dec 2023 | Olivier Houhou | 2,265 | Titled Tue Early | B43 |
| Aug 2024 | Holger Rasch | 2,253 | Titled Tue Early | B42 |
| Nov 2025 | Tim Sauer | 2,244 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 47 | 16 | 2,009 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,825 |
| 5th Panama Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
| Pereira Cosecha Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 4th Panama Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,890 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,822 |
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial A | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| 17th American Continental | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares's chess games?
88 games by Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares, from Dec 2012 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 Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares has played.
What does Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares play as White?
As White, Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares's FIDE rating?
Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares played?
Our database contains 88 games by Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares?
88 games by Jorge Luis Sanchez Manzanares 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.