Prepare against Manuel Bazan Solera
Spain · World #60,224 classical · FIDE ID 2228998
When preparing against Manuel Bazan Solera, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 28.4% over 74 games.
Our database contains 336 games by Manuel Bazan Solera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Bazan Solera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Bazan Solera 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 | 1,855 | 2,110 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 2,000 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,939 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 132 | 75 | 129 | 39.3% |
| As White | 170 | 78 | 34 | 58 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 166 | 54 | 41 | 71 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Bazan Solera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Bazan Solera's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 92.9% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.5% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Solera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Solera usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Solera usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 45.5% score
- …g6 (36% of these games) — Solera usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Solera usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Solera usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 76 | 92.7% | 40.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 96.6% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Manuel Bazan Solera's chess games
All 336 games by Manuel Bazan Solera 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: 132 wins, 75 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 74 | 21/19/34 | 28.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,357 | Trevias Open | E84 |
| Jan 1991 | C. Lopez | 2,275 | Oviedo rapid | D46 |
| Sep 2013 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,239 | ch-ESP 78th | A46 |
| Sep 2006 | Albert Muratet Casadevall | 2,216 | Trevias Open | E84 |
| Sep 2006 | Ivan Fernandez Torre | 2,185 | Trevias Open | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 28 | 16 | 2,189 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2000 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,102 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 8687 | 1986 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| Candas Open | 1999 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,214 |
| Arrecife de Lanzarote Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| Oviedo Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Bazan Solera's chess games?
336 games by Manuel Bazan Solera, 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 Bazan Solera has played.
What does Manuel Bazan Solera play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Manuel Bazan Solera opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Bazan Solera answers 1...d6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Manuel Bazan Solera play as White?
As White, Manuel Bazan Solera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Bazan Solera play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Bazan Solera most often plays: Pirc Defense (74 games, 28.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Manuel Bazan Solera's FIDE rating?
Manuel Bazan Solera is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Manuel Bazan Solera played?
Our database contains 336 games by Manuel Bazan Solera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 75 draws, 129 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Bazan Solera?
336 games by Manuel Bazan Solera 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.