Prepare against Manuel Flores
NIC · World #77,358 classical · FIDE ID 6100163
When preparing against Manuel Flores, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Manuel Flores, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Flores's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel 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 | 1,798 | 2,125 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,013 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,990 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 109 | 101 | 98 | 35.4% |
| As White | 152 | 58 | 49 | 45 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 156 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Flores's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Flores's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 85.5% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.9% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 6.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Flores usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Flores usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Flores usually continues d5 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Flores usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Flores usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Flores usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 98.8% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 79.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.4% | 55.6% |
Manuel Flores's chess games
All 308 games by Manuel Flores 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: 109 wins, 101 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 53 | 14/18/21 | 26.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Pablo Lafuente | 2,421 | Las Condes zt 2.5 | B90 |
| Jan 1994 | Roberto Camacho | 2,345 | San Salvador Open | E19 |
| Jan 1994 | Carlos A. Reyes Najera | 2,265 | San Salvador Open | B84 |
| Sep 1978 | Rolando Anguiano | 2,260 | World Team Championship U26 01 Final B | B52 |
| Nov 2005 | Robert Diaz | 2,250 | Las Condes zt 2.5 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 42 | 20 | 1,885 |
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2022 | 35 | 22.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 35 | 17 | 1,939 |
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 21 | 5 | 1,919 |
| ch-NCA final | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,839 |
| Managua Guido Memorial 10th | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,975 |
| Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,032 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carlos Davila (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Flores's chess games?
308 games by Manuel Flores, 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 Flores has played.
What does Manuel Flores play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Manuel Flores opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Flores answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Manuel Flores play as White?
As White, Manuel Flores's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Flores play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Flores most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 26.4% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Manuel Flores's FIDE rating?
Manuel Flores is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Manuel Flores played?
Our database contains 308 games by Manuel Flores, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 101 draws, 98 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Flores?
308 games by Manuel 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.