Prepare against Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo
Spain · World #29,926 classical · FIDE ID 2219565
Our database contains 42 games by Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo 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 | 1,986 | 2,034 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,942 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,958 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 35.7% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Picazo usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Picazo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Picazo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Picazo usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Picazo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo's chess games
All 42 games by Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Francisco Garcia Trobat | 2,305 | Albacete Open | D36 |
| Jan 2026 | Jose Luis Flores Linan | 1,742 | Absoluto, Femenino y Veterano Albacete 2026 | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Yassin Jesus El Ammari Rovira | 1,694 | Absoluto, Femenino y Veterano Albacete 2026 | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Rafael Martinez Dominguez | 1,608 | Absoluto, Femenino y Veterano Albacete 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Albacete | 1991 | 19 | 11 | – |
| Absoluto, Femenino y Veterano Albacete 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| Albacete Open | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,190 |
| Buenos Aires GP I | 1992 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,905 |
| Burriana Open | 1990 | 3 | 1 | 2,361 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,020 |
| XXI Torneo de Promoción de Ajedrez Almansa | A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,738 |
| 45th La Roda Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo's chess games?
42 games by Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo, 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 Javier Cordoba Picazo has played.
What does Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo play as White?
As White, Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo's FIDE rating?
Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo played?
Our database contains 42 games by Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo?
42 games by Manuel Javier Cordoba Picazo 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.