Prepare against Juan Manuel Martinez Montes
Spain · World #20,929 classical · FIDE ID 32098871
When preparing against Juan Manuel Martinez Montes, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 82 games by Juan Manuel Martinez Montes, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Martinez Montes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Martinez Montes 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 | 2,050 | 2,078 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,119 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,044 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 16 | 37 | 35.4% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Martinez Montes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Martinez Montes's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 83.8% | 38.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 38.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Montes usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Montes usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Montes usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Martinez Montes's chess games
All 82 games by Juan Manuel Martinez Montes in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 29 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,694 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | E94 |
| Oct 2022 | Roberto Carlos Gomez Ledo | 2,445 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | A43 |
| Oct 2022 | Jose Miguel Ortega Ruiz | 2,354 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | C56 |
| Jul 2022 | Henrique Rey Malde | 2,297 | 10th Pontevedra Open A | B33 |
| Aug 2023 | Asier Casares Bonals | 1,920 | ch-ESP U18 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Galicia U18 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,826 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,626 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,116 |
| Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B3 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2,294 |
| chT-ESP Regional U16 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,860 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Martinez Montes's chess games?
82 games by Juan Manuel Martinez Montes, from Aug 2013 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 Manuel Martinez Montes has played.
What does Juan Manuel Martinez Montes play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Martinez Montes opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Martinez Montes answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Martinez Montes play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Martinez Montes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Martinez Montes play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Martinez Montes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Juan Manuel Martinez Montes's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Martinez Montes is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Juan Manuel Martinez Montes played?
Our database contains 82 games by Juan Manuel Martinez Montes, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Martinez Montes?
82 games by Juan Manuel Martinez Montes 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.