Prepare against Manel Riera Danes
Spain · World #62,508 classical · FIDE ID 2250640
When preparing against Manel Riera Danes, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Manel Riera Danes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manel Riera Danes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manel Riera Danes 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 | 1,847 | 2,157 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 108 | 81 | 86 | 39.3% |
| As White | 143 | 56 | 45 | 42 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 132 | 52 | 36 | 44 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manel Riera Danes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manel Riera Danes's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 95.1% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.9% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Danes usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Danes usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Danes usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Danes usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Danes usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …a5 (14% of these games) — Danes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 56.0% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 21 | 42.0% | 61.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Manel Riera Danes's chess games
All 275 games by Manel Riera Danes 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: 108 wins, 81 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Xavier Avila Jimenez | 2,295 | Sant Boi Open | C63 |
| Jan 1997 | Alfonso Ruiz Bravo | 2,235 | Sant Boi Open | B85 |
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Daude Puvill | 2,215 | Sant Boi Open | C42 |
| Jan 1998 | Oscar Lopez Santana | 2,210 | Sant Boi Open | C00 |
| Jun 2009 | Javier Garcia Gil | 2,182 | Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 4th | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,036 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,038 |
| 1st Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,913 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,053 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,935 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,941 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manel Riera Danes's chess games?
275 games by Manel Riera Danes, 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 Riera Danes has played.
What does Manel Riera Danes play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Manel Riera Danes opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manel Riera Danes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Manel Riera Danes play as White?
As White, Manel Riera Danes's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manel Riera Danes play as Black?
As Black, Manel Riera Danes most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Manel Riera Danes's FIDE rating?
Manel Riera Danes is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Manel Riera Danes played?
Our database contains 275 games by Manel Riera Danes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 81 draws, 86 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manel Riera Danes?
275 games by Manel Riera Danes 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.