Prepare against Manuel Jordan Arenas
Spain · World #13,585 classical · FIDE ID 2252074
Our database contains 252 games by Manuel Jordan Arenas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Jordan Arenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Jordan Arenas 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 | 2,121 | 2,188 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,178 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,110 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 91 | 56 | 105 | 36.1% |
| As White | 124 | 50 | 27 | 47 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 128 | 41 | 29 | 58 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Jordan Arenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Jordan Arenas's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 59.7% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 41 | 33.1% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.5% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Arenas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Arenas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 65.6% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.0% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.7% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 77.5% | 37.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Manuel Jordan Arenas's chess games
All 252 games by Manuel Jordan Arenas 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: 91 wins, 56 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E67 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,346 | Cullera Open A | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,333 | Mislata Rapid Open | A26 |
| Aug 2005 | Luis Alberto Gomez Jurado | 2,292 | 13th Mislata Open | E92 |
| Aug 2012 | Francisco Montoliu Cervero | 2,270 | 20th Mislata Open A | E11 |
| Aug 2011 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,269 | 45th Mislata Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Valencia Region | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,103 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,236 |
| 50th Mislata Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 20th Mislata Open A | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,366 |
| 38th Barbera del Valles Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,868 |
| 47th Mislata Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Valencia Manises Open A | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,980 |
| 48th Mislata Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
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Where can I find Manuel Jordan Arenas's chess games?
252 games by Manuel Jordan Arenas, 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 Jordan Arenas has played.
What does Manuel Jordan Arenas play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Manuel Jordan Arenas opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Jordan Arenas answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Manuel Jordan Arenas play as White?
As White, Manuel Jordan Arenas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Jordan Arenas play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Jordan Arenas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Manuel Jordan Arenas's FIDE rating?
Manuel Jordan Arenas is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Manuel Jordan Arenas played?
Our database contains 252 games by Manuel Jordan Arenas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 56 draws, 105 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Jordan Arenas?
252 games by Manuel Jordan Arenas 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.