Prepare against Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona
Spain · World #53,133 classical · FIDE ID 2268922
When preparing against Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (42%).
Our database contains 61 games by Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona 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 | 1,881 | 1,998 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 33 | 5 | 23 | 54.1% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 61.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 76.7% | 54.3% |
| f4 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lecuona usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lecuona usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lecuona usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 17% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Lecuona usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Lecuona usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lecuona usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona's chess games
All 61 games by Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 33 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Iivo Nei | 2,380 | San Sebastian Gros Open | A02 |
| Sep 2002 | Jesus Maria Espin | 2,235 | San Sebastian Taldea Open | A03 |
| Nov 2000 | Mario Basto Auzmendi | 2,117 | chTA-Euskadi | B25 |
| Jun 2005 | Kai Ming Tung | 2,105 | 1st Primavera de Gros Open | B50 |
| Sep 2012 | Regis Martinet | 2,080 | San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,030 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,437 |
| San Sebastian Taldea Open | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 20th San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| chTA-Euskadi | 2001 | 5 | 4 | 2,274 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,151 |
| San Sebastian Udaberriko Open | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 1,962 |
| 24th San Sebastian Gros Open | 2014 | 4 | 3 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona's chess games?
61 games by Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona, from Oct 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 Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona has played.
What does Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona played?
Our database contains 61 games by Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona?
61 games by Juan Manuel Riesco Lecuona 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.