Prepare against Manel Vazquez Cortado
Spain · World #31,278 classical · FIDE ID 2226561
Our database contains 31 games by Manel Vazquez Cortado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manel Vazquez Cortado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manel Vazquez Cortado 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 | 1,978 | 2,109 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cortado usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cortado usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cortado usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Manel Vazquez Cortado's chess games
All 31 games by Manel Vazquez Cortado 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Albert Canovas Pardo | 2,147 | 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | C14 |
| Jan 1996 | Antoni Navarro Alvarez | 2,130 | Sant Boi Open | C58 |
| Jan 1997 | Valles Marc Marsal | 2,085 | Sant Boi Open | C02 |
| Apr 2004 | Josep Maria Fortes Gil | 2,075 | 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | B01 |
| Jan 2000 | Jaume Guasch Sariol | 2,064 | San Feliu de Guixols Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Feliu de Guixols Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,029 |
| 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,066 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manel Vazquez Cortado's chess games?
31 games by Manel Vazquez Cortado, 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 Vazquez Cortado has played.
What does Manel Vazquez Cortado play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Manel Vazquez Cortado opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manel Vazquez Cortado answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Manel Vazquez Cortado play as White?
As White, Manel Vazquez Cortado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manel Vazquez Cortado play as Black?
As Black, Manel Vazquez Cortado most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Manel Vazquez Cortado's FIDE rating?
Manel Vazquez Cortado is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Manel Vazquez Cortado played?
Our database contains 31 games by Manel Vazquez Cortado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manel Vazquez Cortado?
31 games by Manel Vazquez Cortado 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.