Prepare against Jose Manuel Casal Martin
Spain · World #129,143 classical · FIDE ID 2245019
When preparing against Jose Manuel Casal Martin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 42 games by Jose Manuel Casal Martin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Casal Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Casal Martin 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 | 1,649 | 1,681 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,586 | 1,599 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 16.7% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 4.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Casal Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Casal Martin's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Martin usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Jose Manuel Casal Martin's chess games
All 42 games by Jose Manuel Casal Martin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Francisco Carrera Cabaneros | 1,757 | ch-Madrid Previa A | C00 |
| Feb 2013 | Carlos Francisco Prieto Saiz | 1,740 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B90 |
| Feb 2023 | Jose Francisco Fernandez Rios | 1,680 | ch-Madrid Previa A | B06 |
| Oct 2011 | Gustavo Garcia-Ines Sanchez | 1,633 | 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | C78 |
| Feb 2023 | Ramon Hortelano Hap | 1,544 | ch-Madrid Previa A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 23 | 6 | 1,479 |
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,620 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,579 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,362 |
| ch-Madrid pre A | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Casal Martin's chess games?
42 games by Jose Manuel Casal Martin, from Nov 2011 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 Manuel Casal Martin has played.
What does Jose Manuel Casal Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Casal Martin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Casal Martin answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Casal Martin play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Casal Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Casal Martin play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Casal Martin most often plays: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jose Manuel Casal Martin's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Casal Martin is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,586 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,681 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jose Manuel Casal Martin played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jose Manuel Casal Martin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Casal Martin?
42 games by Jose Manuel Casal Martin 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.