Prepare against Manuel Alberto
FM · AGO · World #17,908 classical · FIDE ID 10100148
When preparing against Manuel Alberto, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Manuel Alberto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Alberto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Alberto 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 | 2,076 | 2,218 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,191 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,205 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 81 | 39 | 112 | 34.9% |
| As White | 122 | 48 | 19 | 55 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 110 | 33 | 20 | 57 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Alberto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Alberto's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 73.8% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.5% | 46.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Alberto usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Alberto usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Alberto usually continues d4 (23.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Alberto usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Alberto usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Alberto usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 59.6% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 16 | 34.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 30.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.3% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Manuel Alberto's chess games
All 232 games by Manuel Alberto 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: 81 wins, 39 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Stefan Bromberger | 2,537 | Badalona Open 36th | B95 |
| Apr 2023 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,530 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Dec 2008 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,399 | 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | E92 |
| Jan 2017 | Sergio Estremera Panos | 2,375 | 42nd Seville Open | C54 |
| Apr 2023 | Fabian Ernesto Vivas Zamora | 2,346 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 40 | 17 | 2,106 |
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 30 | 13 | 2,107 |
| 33rd Wch U20 | 1994 | 13 | 5 | 2,200 |
| Gauteng zt | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| Luanda Energias Cup | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Alberto's chess games?
232 games by Manuel Alberto, 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 Manuel Alberto has played.
What does Manuel Alberto play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Manuel Alberto opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Alberto answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Manuel Alberto play as White?
As White, Manuel Alberto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Alberto play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Alberto most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Manuel Alberto's FIDE rating?
Manuel Alberto is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Manuel Alberto played?
Our database contains 232 games by Manuel Alberto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 39 draws, 112 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Alberto?
232 games by Manuel Alberto 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.