Prepare against Jose Manuel Dominguez
IM · Dominican Republic · World #9,230 classical · FIDE ID 6400124
Our database contains 214 games by Jose Manuel Dominguez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Dominguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Dominguez 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 | 2,182 | 2,391 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,175 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,192 | 2,273 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 96 | 31 | 87 | 44.9% |
| As White | 109 | 53 | 13 | 43 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 105 | 43 | 18 | 44 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Dominguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Dominguez's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 54 | 49.5% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 38 | 34.9% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 16 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues b4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues b4 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 51.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 12 | 22.2% | 45.8% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 16.7% | 88.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 63.6% | 40.5% |
| b5 | 8 | 24.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Jose Manuel Dominguez's chess games
All 214 games by Jose Manuel Dominguez 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: 96 wins, 31 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 36 | 20/5/11 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A55 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,645 | Olympiad-38 | A00 |
| Nov 2003 | Igor Khenkin | 2,624 | Santo Domingo Open | A55 |
| Aug 2011 | Tamaz Gelashvili | 2,616 | Manhattan Open | C27 |
| Aug 2009 | Salvador Alonso | 2,441 | chT-Pan American | A00 |
| Nov 2006 | Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana | 2,396 | Santo Domingo Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DOM | 2023 | 83 | 57.5 | 2,303 |
| Santo Domingo zt 2.3 | 2007 | 13 | 3 | 2,181 |
| Santo Domingo Open | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,359 |
| 2nd Santo Domingo AES Cup | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,285 |
| Decameron | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 2,261 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Dominguez's chess games?
214 games by Jose Manuel Dominguez, 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 Jose Manuel Dominguez has played.
What does Jose Manuel Dominguez play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Dominguez opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Dominguez answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...b5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Dominguez play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Dominguez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Dominguez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Dominguez most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Gunderam Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Jose Manuel Dominguez's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Dominguez is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,192 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Jose Manuel Dominguez played?
Our database contains 214 games by Jose Manuel Dominguez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 31 draws, 87 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Dominguez?
214 games by Jose Manuel Dominguez 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.