Prepare against Manuel Cabrera Marmol
Spain · World #118,331 classical · FIDE ID 32023707
When preparing against Manuel Cabrera Marmol, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 311 games by Manuel Cabrera Marmol, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Cabrera Marmol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Cabrera Marmol 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 | 1,678 | 1,871 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 117 | 38 | 156 | 37.6% |
| As White | 152 | 70 | 18 | 64 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 159 | 47 | 20 | 92 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Cabrera Marmol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Cabrera Marmol's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 100.0% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Marmol usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Marmol usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Marmol usually continues d4 (48.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 98.1% | 33.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Manuel Cabrera Marmol's chess games
All 311 games by Manuel Cabrera Marmol in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 117 wins, 38 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 48 | 19/4/25 | 39.6% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 34 | 18/4/12 | 52.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 34 | 7/8/19 | 20.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Joan Vallbona Domingo | 2,114 | Barcelona Vila de Gracia Seniors 55+ Open | B21 |
| May 2017 | Miguel Morales Montalban | 2,074 | 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | A29 |
| May 2026 | Xu,Jin Hao | 2,073 | XXVI Foment Martinenc Op | A29 |
| Sep 2016 | Albert Segarra Calderer | 2,060 | 9th Sabadell Open B | A29 |
| Jan 1995 | Joan Ferrer Comas | 2,020 | Barcelona La Lira Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Vila de Gracia Seniors 55+ Open | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,584 |
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,658 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,524 |
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Cabrera Marmol's chess games?
311 games by Manuel Cabrera Marmol, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Cabrera Marmol has played.
What does Manuel Cabrera Marmol play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Manuel Cabrera Marmol opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Cabrera Marmol answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Manuel Cabrera Marmol play as White?
As White, Manuel Cabrera Marmol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Danish Gambit (34 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Cabrera Marmol play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Cabrera Marmol most often plays: Petrov's Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Manuel Cabrera Marmol's FIDE rating?
Manuel Cabrera Marmol is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Manuel Cabrera Marmol played?
Our database contains 311 games by Manuel Cabrera Marmol, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 38 draws, 156 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Cabrera Marmol?
311 games by Manuel Cabrera Marmol 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.