Prepare against Manuel Angel Castro Perez
Spain · World #28,834 classical · FIDE ID 24536490
When preparing against Manuel Angel Castro Perez, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%).
Our database contains 90 games by Manuel Angel Castro Perez, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Angel Castro Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Angel Castro Perez 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 | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,972 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,953 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 37 | 15 | 38 | 41.1% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 8 | 23 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Angel Castro Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Angel Castro Perez's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 79.1% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Perez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (71% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Perez usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Manuel Angel Castro Perez's chess games
All 90 games by Manuel Angel Castro Perez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 37 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Lexy Ortega | 2,475 | Sant Cebria Open | E60 |
| Jan 1998 | Carlos Ramirez | 2,380 | Sant Cebria Open | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Pedro Jose Barcelo Pujadas | 2,265 | Sant Cebria Open | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Carlos Eloy Carbonell Bofill | 2,240 | St Cebria Open | C44 |
| Jan 2001 | Francisco Javier Cabello Fernandez | 2,172 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,269 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,150 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 8687 | 1986 | 9 | 2 | 2,157 |
| Pryca Gijon Preferente Open | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| Sant Cebria Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| St Cebria Open | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,196 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Angel Castro Perez's chess games?
90 games by Manuel Angel Castro Perez, from May 2014 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 Angel Castro Perez has played.
What does Manuel Angel Castro Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Manuel Angel Castro Perez opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Angel Castro Perez answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Manuel Angel Castro Perez play as White?
As White, Manuel Angel Castro Perez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Angel Castro Perez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Angel Castro Perez most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Manuel Angel Castro Perez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Angel Castro Perez is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Manuel Angel Castro Perez played?
Our database contains 90 games by Manuel Angel Castro Perez, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Angel Castro Perez?
90 games by Manuel Angel Castro Perez 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.