Prepare against Manuel Lamas Mercadal
Spain · World #9,059 classical · FIDE ID 22224980
When preparing against Manuel Lamas Mercadal, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 133 games by Manuel Lamas Mercadal, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Lamas Mercadal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Lamas Mercadal 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 | 2,186 | 2,214 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,165 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,116 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 49 | 36 | 48 | 36.8% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 26 | 15 | 28 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Lamas Mercadal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Lamas Mercadal's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 90.3% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mercadal usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mercadal usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mercadal usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mercadal usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 77.1% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Manuel Lamas Mercadal's chess games
All 133 games by Manuel Lamas Mercadal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jose Remolar Gallen | 2,372 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | B23 |
| Feb 2009 | Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo | 2,323 | chT-Aragon | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Diego Del Rey | 2,285 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | B46 |
| Feb 2018 | Jorge Calvo Simon | 2,223 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | B21 |
| Feb 2018 | Elias Palacios Latasa | 2,210 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2017 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,246 |
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | 2019 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| Campeonato de Aragón Individual Absoluto 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,164 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-II | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Lamas Mercadal's chess games?
133 games by Manuel Lamas Mercadal, from Jan 2007 to Sep 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 Lamas Mercadal has played.
What does Manuel Lamas Mercadal play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Manuel Lamas Mercadal opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Lamas Mercadal answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Manuel Lamas Mercadal play as White?
As White, Manuel Lamas Mercadal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Lamas Mercadal play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Lamas Mercadal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Manuel Lamas Mercadal's FIDE rating?
Manuel Lamas Mercadal is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Manuel Lamas Mercadal played?
Our database contains 133 games by Manuel Lamas Mercadal, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Lamas Mercadal?
133 games by Manuel Lamas Mercadal 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.