Prepare against Manuel Larrea
FM · URY · World #6,573 classical · FIDE ID 3000508
Our database contains 1,115 games by Manuel Larrea, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Larrea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Larrea 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 | 2,233 | 2,353 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,302 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,356 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,115 | 476 | 267 | 372 | 42.7% |
| As White | 554 | 256 | 137 | 161 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 561 | 220 | 130 | 211 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Larrea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Larrea's side.
First moves as White (554 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 476 | 85.9% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 42 | 7.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 25 | 4.5% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.0% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Larrea usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Larrea usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Larrea usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Larrea usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Larrea usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 234 | 92.9% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.2% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 213 | 92.2% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 2.6% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Manuel Larrea's chess games
All 1,115 games by Manuel Larrea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 476 wins, 267 draws, 372 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 60 | 32/14/14 | 53.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 16/5/12 | 48.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 115 | 44/25/46 | 38.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 44 | 17/5/22 | 38.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 39 | 11/11/17 | 28.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 8/10/18 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 14/2/14 | 46.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,545 | Montevideo | C11 |
| May 2018 | Carlos Alejandro Martinez | 2,507 | Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open | E84 |
| Dec 2022 | Salvador Alonso | 2,471 | 2nd Montevideo Integracion | B22 |
| Feb 2019 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,461 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | D42 |
| Jul 2007 | Jose Cubas | 2,454 | Asuncion | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU | 2018 | 155 | 90 | 2,298 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 75 | 19.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 58 | 40 | 2,230 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,272 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,302 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 3 | 2,062 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 2,234 |
| Wch U20 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,201 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bernardo Roselli Mailhe (33 games) · Claudio Coppola (18 games) · Alvaro Guerrero (16 games) · Rafael Muniz (16 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (15 games) · Daniel Izquierdo (15 games) · Sebastian Granara Barreto (13 games) · Diego Carbone (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Larrea's chess games?
1,115 games by Manuel Larrea, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Manuel Larrea has played.
What does Manuel Larrea play on the first move as White?
Across 554 games with White in our database, Manuel Larrea opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Larrea answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Manuel Larrea play as White?
As White, Manuel Larrea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 554 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Larrea play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Larrea most often plays: Sicilian (115 games, 38.3% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (39 games, 28.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 561 games.
What is Manuel Larrea's FIDE rating?
Manuel Larrea is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Manuel Larrea played?
Our database contains 1,115 games by Manuel Larrea, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 476 wins, 267 draws, 372 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Larrea?
1,115 games by Manuel Larrea 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.