Prepare against Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez
Panama · World #39,980 classical · FIDE ID 3535916
When preparing against Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez 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 | 1,936 | 1,936 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,920 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,054 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 48.5% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez's chess games
All 33 games by Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Roxangel Obregon Garcia | 2,170 | HERNAN LUM IN MEMORIAM - Rapid | B53 |
| May 2026 | Fernando Enrique Gil Chacon | 2,097 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Adrian Ignacio Cortes Franco | 2,046 | 5th Panama Open 2026 | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | Cristofer Rafael Cuesta Cedeno | 1,999 | HERNAN LUM IN MEMORIAM - Rapid | A45 |
| Oct 2026 | Juan Koch | 1,991 | HERNAN LUM IN MEMORIAM - Blitz | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Panama Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
| HERNAN LUM IN MEMORIAM - Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,979 |
| HERNAN LUM IN MEMORIAM - Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,133 |
| Campeonato Nacional de Panamá por Categorías Impares | SUB15ABS | 2026 | 5 | 5 | 2,062 |
| Campeonato Nacional de Panamá U20 | Absoluto | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,501 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,497 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez's chess games?
33 games by Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez, from Jun 2023 to Oct 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 Alejandro Cueto Fernandez has played.
What does Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez play as White?
As White, Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez played?
Our database contains 33 games by Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez?
33 games by Manuel Alejandro Cueto Fernandez 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.