Prepare against Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco
Spain · World #20,261 classical · FIDE ID 2253801
Our database contains 66 games by Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco 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 | 2,055 | 2,186 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,104 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 13 | 28 | 37.9% |
| As White | 32 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 40.6% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Blasco usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Blasco usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Blasco usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Blasco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Blasco usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Blasco usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco's chess games
All 66 games by Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon | 2,245 | chTB-ESP | E65 |
| Jan 1996 | Salvador Serrano Marhuenda | 2,235 | chT-Catalunya | B85 |
| Jan 1997 | Juan Pablo Garcia Melgar | 2,225 | chTB-ESP | A04 |
| Jan 2004 | Eugeni Romero Perera | 2,219 | chT-Catalunya | D00 |
| Nov 2002 | Miquel Angel Fernandez Alonso | 2,210 | ch-Tarragona Province 45th | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,119 |
| Tarragona Open | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chTB-ESP | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-Tarragona Province 45th | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 2,244 |
| ch-Tarragona | 2000 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 2nd Salou Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,415 |
| chT-ESP Premier North | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,144 |
| 6th Tarragona Open | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco's chess games?
66 games by Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco, 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 Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco has played.
What does Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco most often plays: Queen's Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco played?
Our database contains 66 games by Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco?
66 games by Juan Manuel Velasco Blasco 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.