Prepare against Jose Luis Puertas Manzano
Spain · World #18,268 classical · FIDE ID 54515491
When preparing against Jose Luis Puertas Manzano, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Jose Luis Puertas Manzano, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Puertas Manzano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Puertas 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 | 2,073 | 2,103 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,045 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 57.6% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Puertas Manzano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Puertas Manzano's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Manzano usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Manzano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Manzano usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Manzano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Manzano usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Manzano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Jose Luis Puertas Manzano's chess games
All 33 games by Jose Luis Puertas Manzano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Antonio Picanol Alemany | 2,252 | 23rd Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open | C74 |
| Mar 2017 | Teodoro Asensio Linan | 2,113 | 35th Barcelona La Lira Open | B51 |
| May 2017 | David Lopez Baena | 2,028 | 3rd Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | B01 |
| Feb 2017 | David Barcelo Sola | 2,025 | 35th Barcelona La Lira Open | B53 |
| Apr 2017 | German Rodriguez Regull | 2,018 | 3rd Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,040 |
| 23rd Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,046 |
| 36th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 35th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Puertas Manzano's chess games?
33 games by Jose Luis Puertas Manzano, from Apr 2017 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 Jose Luis Puertas Manzano has played.
What does Jose Luis Puertas Manzano play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Puertas Manzano opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Puertas Manzano answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Puertas Manzano play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Puertas Manzano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Puertas Manzano play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Puertas Manzano most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jose Luis Puertas Manzano's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Puertas Manzano is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Jose Luis Puertas Manzano played?
Our database contains 33 games by Jose Luis Puertas Manzano, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Puertas Manzano?
33 games by Jose Luis Puertas 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.