Prepare against Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria
Spain · World #86,656 classical · FIDE ID 22203087
When preparing against Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria 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 | 1,769 | 1,834 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 52.8% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 32% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria's chess games
All 36 games by Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B44 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Alejandro Paredes | 2,200 | 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | E14 |
| Sep 2019 | Angel Barahona Torrijos | 1,862 | 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | B02 |
| Mar 2018 | Jose Manuel Pardo Veguezzi | 1,796 | Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | B22 |
| Sep 2014 | Jaime Navarro Gonzalez | 1,761 | 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | C01 |
| Mar 2018 | Juan Manuel Garcia Martin | 1,723 | Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,678 |
| Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,803 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,582 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria's chess games?
36 games by Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria, from May 2010 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 Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria has played.
What does Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.f4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria played?
Our database contains 36 games by Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria?
36 games by Juan Carlos Manso Santamaria 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.