Prepare against Manuel Granados Gomez
IM · Spain · World #2,909 classical · FIDE ID 2207575
When preparing against Manuel Granados Gomez, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Classical as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 690 games by Manuel Granados Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Granados Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Granados Gomez 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 | 2,342 | 2,436 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,364 | 2,397 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 690 | 291 | 201 | 198 | 42.2% |
| As White | 347 | 166 | 104 | 77 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 343 | 125 | 97 | 121 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Granados Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Granados Gomez's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 204 | 58.8% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 102 | 29.4% | 60.8% |
| e4 | 31 | 8.9% | 53.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (74.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Gomez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gomez usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 84 | 50.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 64 | 38.3% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 11 | 6.6% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 60.2% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 28.8% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Manuel Granados Gomez's chess games
All 690 games by Manuel Granados Gomez 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: 291 wins, 201 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 22/8/14 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 25 | 16/6/3 | 64.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 55 | 18/19/18 | 32.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/12/12 | 35.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 24 | 4/9/11 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Mikheil Mchedlishvili | 2,631 | 8th El Sauzal Open | D12 |
| Apr 2016 | Jose Angel Guerra Mendez | 2,533 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 final | A25 |
| Jan 1994 | Mihail Marin | 2,530 | Badalona Open | D03 |
| Nov 2012 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,528 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | A26 |
| Jan 2011 | Josep Oms Pallisse | 2,527 | chT-Catalunya | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 78 | 48.5 | 2,429 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 41 | 16.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 32 | 14 | 2,326 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2024 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,365 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 20 | 13 | 2,408 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 20 | 9 | 2,382 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1994 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,324 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,370 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jordi Fluvia Poyatos (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Granados Gomez's chess games?
690 games by Manuel Granados Gomez, 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 Granados Gomez has played.
What does Manuel Granados Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Manuel Granados Gomez opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Granados Gomez answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Manuel Granados Gomez play as White?
As White, Manuel Granados Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (28 games, 32.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Granados Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Granados Gomez most often plays: Slav Defense (55 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Manuel Granados Gomez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Granados Gomez is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,364 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Manuel Granados Gomez played?
Our database contains 690 games by Manuel Granados Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 291 wins, 201 draws, 198 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Granados Gomez?
690 games by Manuel Granados Gomez 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.