Prepare against Manel Leon Escoda
Spain · World #106,007 classical · FIDE ID 2228262
When preparing against Manel Leon Escoda, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Manel Leon Escoda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manel Leon Escoda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manel Leon Escoda 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 | 1,712 | 2,004 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,652 | 1,925 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 25.7% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manel Leon Escoda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manel Leon Escoda's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 26.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Escoda usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Escoda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Escoda usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Manel Leon Escoda's chess games
All 35 games by Manel Leon Escoda 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: 9 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Jorge Hueso Moliner | 2,120 | ch-Catalunya Seniors | B92 |
| May 2022 | Jaume Vinals Rioja | 1,960 | ch-Catalunya U50 | B02 |
| May 2023 | Guillermo Buxade Roca | 1,924 | ch-Catalunya Seniors | B31 |
| Nov 2023 | Laia Garcia Rodriguez | 1,824 | 13th ch-Mediterranean | B26 |
| Jul 2019 | Adelito Ruiz Planas | 1,814 | 7th Platja d'Aro Open B | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,604 |
| 7th Platja d'Aro Open B | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Catalunya U50 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,895 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors 34th | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,655 |
| 25th Sitges Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 2,120 |
| 8th Sants Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manel Leon Escoda's chess games?
35 games by Manel Leon Escoda, 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 Manel Leon Escoda has played.
What does Manel Leon Escoda play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Manel Leon Escoda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manel Leon Escoda answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Manel Leon Escoda play as White?
As White, Manel Leon Escoda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manel Leon Escoda play as Black?
As Black, Manel Leon Escoda most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Manel Leon Escoda's FIDE rating?
Manel Leon Escoda is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,652 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Manel Leon Escoda played?
Our database contains 35 games by Manel Leon Escoda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manel Leon Escoda?
35 games by Manel Leon Escoda 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.