Prepare against Manuel Diaz Begonte
Spain · World #138,035 classical · FIDE ID 2262002
When preparing against Manuel Diaz Begonte, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Manuel Diaz Begonte, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Diaz Begonte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Diaz Begonte 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 | 1,626 | 1,918 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,725 | 1,866 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 120 | 60 | 177 | 33.6% |
| As White | 177 | 62 | 28 | 87 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 180 | 58 | 32 | 90 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Diaz Begonte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Diaz Begonte's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 84.7% | 43.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 15.3% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Begonte usually continues d4 (41.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Begonte usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Begonte usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Begonte usually continues Bf4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Begonte usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Begonte usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 39.2% | 51.6% |
| c6 | 29 | 36.7% | 25.9% |
| d6 | 17 | 21.5% | 35.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 78.7% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.3% | 42.9% |
Manuel Diaz Begonte's chess games
All 357 games by Manuel Diaz Begonte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 120 wins, 60 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 47 | 15/9/23 | 31.9% |
| C21 | Center Game | 35 | 16/3/16 | 45.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 41 | 15/7/19 | 36.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Bogdan Burlacu | 2,253 | Parla 25 Jubilee Open | C01 |
| Jun 2004 | Lutgarda Gonzalez Perez | 2,199 | Santxenxo Open | B19 |
| Sep 2012 | Javier Perez Llera | 2,015 | 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | D10 |
| May 2006 | Jose Picon Rodriguez | 2,009 | 5th Madrid San Viator | B21 |
| Jun 2007 | Georg Schuler | 1,992 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2017 | 55 | 27 | 1,739 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1,394 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,619 |
| Calvia Seniors Open | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,712 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,858 |
| 8th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Diaz Begonte's chess games?
357 games by Manuel Diaz Begonte, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Diaz Begonte has played.
What does Manuel Diaz Begonte play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Manuel Diaz Begonte opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Diaz Begonte answers 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Manuel Diaz Begonte play as White?
As White, Manuel Diaz Begonte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Center Game (35 games, 45.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Diaz Begonte play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Diaz Begonte most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Manuel Diaz Begonte's FIDE rating?
Manuel Diaz Begonte is currently rated 1,626 in classical chess, 1,725 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Manuel Diaz Begonte played?
Our database contains 357 games by Manuel Diaz Begonte, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 60 draws, 177 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Diaz Begonte?
357 games by Manuel Diaz Begonte 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.