Prepare against Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero
FM · Spain · World #5,895 classical · FIDE ID 32018215
When preparing against Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero 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 | 2,251 | 2,333 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,223 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,167 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 114 | 46 | 116 | 41.3% |
| As White | 136 | 54 | 27 | 55 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 140 | 60 | 19 | 61 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 89.0% | 49.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.4% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Quintero usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Quintero usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …b5 (10% of these games) — Quintero usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Quintero usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 67.1% | 51.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 16.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.3% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero's chess games
All 276 games by Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Sep 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: 114 wins, 46 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,519 | 43rd Seville Open | C06 |
| Jan 2026 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,499 | 51st Seville Open | A22 |
| Aug 2019 | Pere Garriga Cazorla | 2,495 | 7th ch-Iberoamerican | C84 |
| Jun 2025 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,442 | 37th Dos Hermanas Active | C03 |
| Sep 2026 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,426 | VII Campeonato de Andalucía x Equipos de Ajedrez Rápido | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 77 | 23 | 2,013 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 16 | 6 | 2,161 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,199 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 2,106 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-Seville | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,071 |
| ch-Seville City Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,298 |
| Seville IM | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero's chess games?
276 games by Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero, from Aug 2012 to Sep 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 Manuel Esquivias Quintero has played.
What does Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero play as White?
As White, Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero play as Black?
As Black, Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero's FIDE rating?
Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero played?
Our database contains 276 games by Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 46 draws, 116 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero?
276 games by Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero 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.