Prepare against Manuel Larand
France · World #45,691 classical · FIDE ID 612987
Our database contains 157 games by Manuel Larand, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Larand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Larand 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 | 1,910 | 2,097 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,956 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,886 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 48 | 32 | 77 | 30.6% |
| As White | 71 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 26 | 13 | 47 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Larand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Larand's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 65 | 91.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Larand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Larand usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Larand usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Larand usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Larand usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Larand usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 34 | 72.3% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.0% | 81.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 81.5% | 38.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Manuel Larand's chess games
All 157 games by Manuel Larand 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: 48 wins, 32 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 8/6/19 | 24.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,380 | 3rd Creon Open | E76 |
| Oct 2003 | Stephane Pujos | 2,327 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A21 |
| Jan 2003 | Ludwig Fantin | 2,215 | 2nd Nantes Open | B09 |
| Aug 2005 | Francesc Delgado Vallejo | 2,205 | 10th Creon Open | B08 |
| Jan 2004 | Franck Roinel | 2,161 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 6th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| 4th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| 17th Naujac Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,948 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 7 | 3 | 2,257 |
| Bordeaux Open | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Larand's chess games?
157 games by Manuel Larand, 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 Larand has played.
What does Manuel Larand play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Manuel Larand opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Larand answers 1...d6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Manuel Larand play as White?
As White, Manuel Larand's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Larand play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Larand most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Manuel Larand's FIDE rating?
Manuel Larand is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Manuel Larand played?
Our database contains 157 games by Manuel Larand, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 32 draws, 77 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Larand?
157 games by Manuel Larand 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.