Prepare against Luis Cortijo Manso
Spain · World #123,455 classical · FIDE ID 2285975
When preparing against Luis Cortijo Manso, expect 1.Nf3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Luis Cortijo Manso, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Cortijo Manso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Cortijo Manso 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 | 1,664 | 1,850 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,620 | 1,620 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 95 | 44 | 177 | 30.1% |
| As White | 155 | 55 | 26 | 74 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 161 | 40 | 18 | 103 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Cortijo Manso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Cortijo Manso's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 35.5% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 49 | 31.6% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 48 | 31.0% | 34.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Manso usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Manso usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Manso usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 52.0% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Manso usually continues Nf3 (81.6% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Manso usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Manso usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 51.8% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 37 | 43.5% | 37.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 81.5% | 34.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
Luis Cortijo Manso's chess games
All 316 games by Luis Cortijo Manso in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 95 wins, 44 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 20/7/8 | 57.1% |
| A39 | English Opening | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 0/2/10 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Jesus Gonzalez Hernandez | 2,119 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C60 |
| May 2008 | Julian Corregidor Serrano | 1,872 | Mostoles Bicentenary Open | B84 |
| Nov 2009 | Emilio Pardinas Riano | 1,838 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B48 |
| Apr 2010 | Fernando Pozuelo Yuen | 1,821 | 12th Madrid Villaverde Open | C01 |
| May 2008 | Alberto Gutierrez Garcia | 1,803 | Mostoles Bicentenary Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2014 | 39 | 11.5 | 1,575 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 1,590 |
| 4th Tres Cantos Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,502 |
| 17th Madrid San Viator Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,609 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,379 |
| ch-ESP Veterans | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,558 |
| 29th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,186 |
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Cortijo Manso's chess games?
316 games by Luis Cortijo Manso, from Oct 2005 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 Luis Cortijo Manso has played.
What does Luis Cortijo Manso play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Luis Cortijo Manso opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Cortijo Manso answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Luis Cortijo Manso play as White?
As White, Luis Cortijo Manso's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (35 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Cortijo Manso play as Black?
As Black, Luis Cortijo Manso most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Luis Cortijo Manso's FIDE rating?
Luis Cortijo Manso is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,620 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Luis Cortijo Manso played?
Our database contains 316 games by Luis Cortijo Manso, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 44 draws, 177 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Cortijo Manso?
316 games by Luis Cortijo Manso 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.