Prepare against Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano
Mexico · World #70,088 classical · FIDE ID 5103908
When preparing against Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano 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 | 1,821 | 2,164 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 22.0% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Garciacano usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Garciacano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Garciacano usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Garciacano usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano's chess games
All 50 games by Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Zirat Carranza Torres | 2,090 | Fide Mercenarios C | B60 |
| Sep 2000 | Isidro Diaz Lombardo | 2,076 | Fide Mercenarios 51st | B00 |
| Jan 1999 | Victor Fernando Araiza Nieto | 2,000 | Fide Mercenarios 40th | B52 |
| Jan 1999 | Israel Alejandro Otero Garcia | 2,000 | Fide Mercenarios 40th | C57 |
| Jan 2001 | Jessica Moysen Cortes | 2,000 | 55th Fide Mercenarios | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fide Mercenarios C | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 1,977 |
| Fide Mercenarios 40th | 1999 | 10 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Fide Mercenarios-B | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,096 |
| 4th Mexico City Jose Marti | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
| Mexico City Jose Marti 5th | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,691 |
| Fide Mercenarios 51st | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,079 |
| 55th Fide Mercenarios | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
| Fide Mercenarios 57th | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano's chess games?
50 games by Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano, from Apr 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 Ed Villanueva Garciacano has played.
What does Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano play as White?
As White, Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano's FIDE rating?
Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano played?
Our database contains 50 games by Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano?
50 games by Manuel Ed Villanueva Garciacano 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.