Prepare against Manuel Luque Ibanes
Spain · World #33,098 classical · FIDE ID 2230704
When preparing against Manuel Luque Ibanes, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%).
Our database contains 118 games by Manuel Luque Ibanes, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Luque Ibanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Luque Ibanes 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 | 1,969 | 2,139 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 2,023 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 54 | 30 | 34 | 45.8% |
| As White | 57 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 26 | 15 | 20 | 42.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 522 rated games against 412 different opponents, across 107 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 505 | 203 | 127 | 175 | 40.2% | 1,963 | 1,981 | 13 |
| Blitz | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% | 1,733 | 1,662 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 203 | 47 | 42 | 114 | 23.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 311 | 155 | 86 | 70 | 49.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 1,924 | 1,984 |
| 2025 | 60 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 1,900 | 1,914 |
| 2024 | 41 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 1,941 | 1,961 |
| 2023 | 37 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 1,913 | 1,935 |
| 2022 | 50 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 1,924 | 1,980 |
| 2021 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 1,947 | 1,947 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2,083 | 1,983 |
| 2019 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 1,915 | 1,928 |
| 2018 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1,908 | 1,956 |
| 2017 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 1,942 | 2,030 |
| 2016 | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 1,948 | 1,960 |
| 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1,865 | 1,905 |
| 2014 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 1,919 | 2,002 |
| 2013 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 1,876 | 1,895 |
| 2012 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2,002 | 2,069 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2,167 | 1,912 |
| 2010 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2,133 | 2,019 |
| 2009 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2,188 | 2,074 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,084 | 1,951 |
| 2007 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2,270 | 2,088 |
| 2006 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2,115 | 2,188 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Luque Ibanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Luque Ibanes's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 75.4% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ibanes usually continues c3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ibanes usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Ibanes usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Ibanes usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ibanes usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ibanes usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 69.7% | 52.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 85.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Manuel Luque Ibanes's chess games
All 118 games by Manuel Luque Ibanes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Oct 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: 54 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Fernando Arauz Alonso | 2,140 | 29th Madrid San Viator Open A | D40 |
| Jun 2019 | Raul Pindado Campos | 2,103 | 11th Tres Cantos Open | E62 |
| Nov 2022 | Rafael Gonzalez Custodio | 2,095 | ch-ESP Seniora 50 | B07 |
| May 2016 | Antonio Lopez-Andujar Ocana | 2,051 | 26th Madrid San Viator Open A | B22 |
| Apr 2022 | Sergio Herrero Reques | 2,029 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Tres Cantos Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 21st Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-Madrid City Seniors 50 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,894 |
| 1st Collado Villalba Grupo Gallinero Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,945 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 26th Madrid San Viator Open A | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| 23rd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Luque Ibanes's chess games?
118 games by Manuel Luque Ibanes, from Jan 2004 to Oct 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 Luque Ibanes has played.
What does Manuel Luque Ibanes play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Manuel Luque Ibanes opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Luque Ibanes answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Manuel Luque Ibanes play as White?
As White, Manuel Luque Ibanes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Luque Ibanes play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Luque Ibanes most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Manuel Luque Ibanes's FIDE rating?
Manuel Luque Ibanes is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Manuel Luque Ibanes played?
Our database contains 118 games by Manuel Luque Ibanes, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Luque Ibanes?
118 games by Manuel Luque Ibanes 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.