Prepare against Manuel Alvarez Escudero
Spain · World #103,219 classical · FIDE ID 2220350
When preparing against Manuel Alvarez Escudero, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Manuel Alvarez Escudero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Alvarez Escudero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Alvarez Escudero 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 | 1,720 | 2,136 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,664 | 1,723 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 65 | 46 | 90 | 32.3% |
| As White | 98 | 41 | 18 | 39 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 24 | 28 | 51 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Alvarez Escudero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Alvarez Escudero's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Escudero usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Escudero usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Escudero usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 96.7% | 36.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Manuel Alvarez Escudero's chess games
All 201 games by Manuel Alvarez Escudero 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: 65 wins, 46 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Emilio De Diego Ferrer | 2,115 | 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | B13 |
| Feb 2008 | Juan Ignacio Garcia Esteban | 2,096 | ch-Madrid Seniors | B30 |
| May 2008 | Enrique Hernandez Fernandez | 2,087 | Mostoles Bicentenary Open | B00 |
| Feb 2009 | Victor Queimadelos Garcia | 2,082 | ch-Madrid Seniors 0809 | B40 |
| Feb 2008 | Jesus Gabriel Y Galan Acevedo | 2,026 | ch-Madrid Seniors | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,889 |
| 7th EU-ch Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| 6th Alameda de Osuna Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,265 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-ESP Veterans | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,769 |
| 3rd Tres Cantos Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,768 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open B | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,723 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Alvarez Escudero's chess games?
201 games by Manuel Alvarez Escudero, 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 Alvarez Escudero has played.
What does Manuel Alvarez Escudero play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Manuel Alvarez Escudero opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Alvarez Escudero answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Manuel Alvarez Escudero play as White?
As White, Manuel Alvarez Escudero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Alvarez Escudero play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Alvarez Escudero most often plays: Ruy Lopez (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Manuel Alvarez Escudero's FIDE rating?
Manuel Alvarez Escudero is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,664 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Manuel Alvarez Escudero played?
Our database contains 201 games by Manuel Alvarez Escudero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 46 draws, 90 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Alvarez Escudero?
201 games by Manuel Alvarez Escudero 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.