Prepare against Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores
FM · Mexico · World #20,885 classical · FIDE ID 5100682
When preparing against Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores 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 | 2,050 | 2,303 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,255 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,265 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 27.5% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Flores usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Flores usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Flores usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores's chess games
All 40 games by Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,543 | Mexican Open 55th | B51 |
| Aug 2026 | Juan Jose Taylor Rodriguez | 2,140 | Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Expertos | B00 |
| Feb 2006 | Joel Ibarra Padron | 2,130 | 01st Morelia Open | B53 |
| Apr 2006 | Jose Fernando Alba Martinez | 2,130 | 52nd ch-MEX Open | B41 |
| Dec 2023 | Paul Rosales Campos | 2,087 | 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| 58th Capablanca Mem Open | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,828 |
| ch-MEX | 2008 | 6 | 1 | 2,163 |
| Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Expertos | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| 52nd ch-MEX Open | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,223 |
| Mexican Open 55th | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,403 |
| Mexico City Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | 2,080 |
| Morelia Open 2nd | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores's chess games?
40 games by Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores, from Apr 2003 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 de Jesus Lares Flores has played.
What does Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores play as White?
As White, Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores play as Black?
As Black, Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores's FIDE rating?
Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores played?
Our database contains 40 games by Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores?
40 games by Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores 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.