Prepare against Manuel Carballo Cancela
Spain · World #17,098 classical · FIDE ID 22276408
When preparing against Manuel Carballo Cancela, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Na6 (43%).
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel Carballo Cancela, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Carballo Cancela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Carballo Cancela 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 | 2,084 | 2,149 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,069 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,097 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 22.5% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Carballo Cancela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Carballo Cancela's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cancela usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Cancela usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cancela usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cancela usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Na6 (33% of these games) — Cancela usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Cancela usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Manuel Carballo Cancela's chess games
All 40 games by Manuel Carballo Cancela in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | German Walter Travella | 1,973 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C15 |
| Jul 2013 | Juan Carlos Aguilera Bonaque | 1,957 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B23 |
| Sep 2013 | Daniel Erik Moya Mallafre | 1,933 | Villa Navarrete | B13 |
| Jul 2013 | Ignacio Abascal Vicente | 1,715 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C50 |
| Jul 2013 | Jonathan Terrones Hernandez | 1,711 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,004 |
| 9th Mondariz Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,580 |
| Villa Navarrete | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
| 9th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,149 |
| 8th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,915 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,333 |
| 4th Pontevedra Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2,078 |
| ch-Gallego U14 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Carballo Cancela's chess games?
40 games by Manuel Carballo Cancela, from Jul 2009 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 Carballo Cancela has played.
What does Manuel Carballo Cancela play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Manuel Carballo Cancela opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Carballo Cancela answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Na6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Manuel Carballo Cancela play as White?
As White, Manuel Carballo Cancela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Carballo Cancela play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Carballo Cancela most often plays: Queen's Pawn Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Manuel Carballo Cancela's FIDE rating?
Manuel Carballo Cancela is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Manuel Carballo Cancela played?
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel Carballo Cancela, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Carballo Cancela?
40 games by Manuel Carballo Cancela 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.