Prepare against Manuel Cabanas Jimenez
Spain · World #18,526 classical · FIDE ID 2268647
Our database contains 142 games by Manuel Cabanas Jimenez, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Cabanas Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Cabanas Jimenez 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 | 2,070 | 2,150 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,135 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,154 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 49 | 43 | 50 | 34.5% |
| As White | 72 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 26 | 17 | 27 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Cabanas Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Cabanas Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues f4 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 75.0% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 21.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Manuel Cabanas Jimenez's chess games
All 142 games by Manuel Cabanas Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 49 wins, 43 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Reynold Rafael Fernandez Mayola | 2,255 | 58th Capablanca Mem Open | A15 |
| May 2008 | Francisco B. Vega Gomez | 2,150 | Mostoles Bicentenary Open | D77 |
| Jul 2018 | Tallak U. Narland | 2,147 | 12th Portoroz Open | C15 |
| Apr 2016 | Robbie Kildea | 2,125 | chT-IRL | B06 |
| Feb 2016 | Adam Spirek | 2,076 | 23rd Bunratty Masters Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK rapid | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-Madrid U20 | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,025 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| 5th Madrid San Viator | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 12th Portoroz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Cabanas Jimenez's chess games?
142 games by Manuel Cabanas Jimenez, from Oct 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 Cabanas Jimenez has played.
What does Manuel Cabanas Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Manuel Cabanas Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Cabanas Jimenez answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Manuel Cabanas Jimenez play as White?
As White, Manuel Cabanas Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Cabanas Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Cabanas Jimenez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Manuel Cabanas Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Cabanas Jimenez is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Manuel Cabanas Jimenez played?
Our database contains 142 games by Manuel Cabanas Jimenez, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 50 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Cabanas Jimenez?
142 games by Manuel Cabanas Jimenez 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.