Prepare against Manuel Blanco Dans
Spain · World #46,934 classical · FIDE ID 32018509
When preparing against Manuel Blanco Dans, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 49 games by Manuel Blanco Dans, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Blanco Dans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Blanco Dans 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 | 1,906 | 1,911 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 18 | 4 | 27 | 36.7% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Blanco Dans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Blanco Dans's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Dans usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Dans usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dans usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Manuel Blanco Dans's chess games
All 49 games by Manuel Blanco Dans in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Indian Defense: Pawn Push | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Miguel 1998 Rodriguez Dominguez | 2,077 | 32nd Ferrol Open | A47 |
| Sep 2022 | Fernando Casares Ripoll | 2,004 | Sada Coruna Open | B02 |
| Sep 2022 | Rodrigo Ribeiro | 1,995 | Sada Coruna Open | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | David Perez Carballo | 1,980 | 31st Ferrol Open | C00 |
| Apr 2011 | Concepcion Salas Rasilla | 1,809 | Mondariz Open 8th | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Ferrol Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 31st Ferrol Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,701 |
| 9th Mondariz Open U2300 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| Mondariz Open 8th | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Sada Coruna Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,997 |
| 11th Oviedo Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
| 10th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Blanco Dans's chess games?
49 games by Manuel Blanco Dans, from Mar 2010 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 Blanco Dans has played.
What does Manuel Blanco Dans play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Manuel Blanco Dans opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Blanco Dans answers 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Manuel Blanco Dans play as White?
As White, Manuel Blanco Dans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Blanco Dans play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Blanco Dans most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Manuel Blanco Dans's FIDE rating?
Manuel Blanco Dans is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (May 2026).
How many games has Manuel Blanco Dans played?
Our database contains 49 games by Manuel Blanco Dans, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Blanco Dans?
49 games by Manuel Blanco Dans 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.