Prepare against Manuel Criado Riesgo
Spain · World #87,378 classical · FIDE ID 32094531
When preparing against Manuel Criado Riesgo, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 89 games by Manuel Criado Riesgo, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Criado Riesgo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Criado Riesgo 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 | 1,767 | 1,802 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,800 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 41 | 23 | 25 | 46.1% |
| As White | 45 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Criado Riesgo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Criado Riesgo's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 84.4% | 65.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 15.6% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Riesgo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Riesgo usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Riesgo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 16% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Riesgo usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Riesgo usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Riesgo usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 59.3% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Manuel Criado Riesgo's chess games
All 89 games by Manuel Criado Riesgo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 41 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Francisco Osorio Ramos | 1,852 | 34th Collado Villalba Open B | D37 |
| Sep 2018 | Juan Antonio Delgado Saez | 1,844 | 25th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | B01 |
| Aug 2019 | Iluminada Minguez Greciano | 1,818 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | D13 |
| Oct 2016 | Ricardo Mataix Fernandez | 1,807 | Colmenarejo Autumn Open | A85 |
| Aug 2015 | Jose Francisco Fernandez Rios | 1,782 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Collado Villalba Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,644 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,614 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open B | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| 3rd Villalba Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,624 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
| 25th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| 37th Collado Villalba B | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,635 |
| 29th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Criado Riesgo's chess games?
89 games by Manuel Criado Riesgo, from Nov 2013 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 Criado Riesgo has played.
What does Manuel Criado Riesgo play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Manuel Criado Riesgo opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Criado Riesgo answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Criado Riesgo play as White?
As White, Manuel Criado Riesgo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Criado Riesgo play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Criado Riesgo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Manuel Criado Riesgo's FIDE rating?
Manuel Criado Riesgo is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Manuel Criado Riesgo played?
Our database contains 89 games by Manuel Criado Riesgo, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 23 draws, 25 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Criado Riesgo?
89 games by Manuel Criado Riesgo 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.