Prepare against Manuel Cristobal
FM · Argentina · World #5,781 classical · FIDE ID 112879
Our database contains 224 games by Manuel Cristobal, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Cristobal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Cristobal 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 | 2,252 | 2,312 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,253 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,244 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 130 | 34 | 60 | 58.0% |
| As White | 116 | 72 | 14 | 30 | 62.1% |
| As Black | 108 | 58 | 20 | 30 | 53.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Cristobal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Cristobal's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 45.7% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 38 | 32.8% | 76.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.2% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nf3 (79.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 76.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 17 | 35.4% | 82.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 51.2% | 59.5% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 19.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.8% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Manuel Cristobal's chess games
All 224 games by Manuel Cristobal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 130 wins, 34 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | E14 |
| Nov 2011 | Jose Cubas | 2,536 | Latin Cup | D03 |
| Dec 2011 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,513 | Buenos Aires Legislatura Open 4th | B21 |
| Jan 2024 | Tomas Kraus | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Dec 2023 | Sina Movahed | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 61 | 37.5 | 2,453 |
| Pinamar Despedida 2011 | 2012 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,437 |
| Pinamar-C | 2006 | 10 | 7 | 2,179 |
| Mar del Plata | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| Ciudad del Este Patriarca Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 2,288 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,313 |
| 40th Mar del Plata Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,150 |
| 39th Mar del Plata Open | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Cristobal's chess games?
224 games by Manuel Cristobal, from Jul 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 Cristobal has played.
What does Manuel Cristobal play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Manuel Cristobal opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Cristobal answers 1...Nc6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Manuel Cristobal play as White?
As White, Manuel Cristobal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Cristobal play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Cristobal most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Manuel Cristobal's FIDE rating?
Manuel Cristobal is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Manuel Cristobal played?
Our database contains 224 games by Manuel Cristobal, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 34 draws, 60 losses (58.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Cristobal?
224 games by Manuel Cristobal 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.