Prepare against Manuel Martinez Arca
Spain · World #87,344 classical · FIDE ID 22226087
When preparing against Manuel Martinez Arca, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 78 games by Manuel Martinez Arca, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Martinez Arca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Martinez Arca 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 | 1,767 | 1,956 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,872 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,879 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 37.2% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Martinez Arca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Martinez Arca's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 95.3% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Arca usually continues d3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Arca usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Arca usually continues exd5 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Arca usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Arca usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Manuel Martinez Arca's chess games
All 78 games by Manuel Martinez Arca in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Gregorio Santamaria Fernandez | 2,145 | 4th Sabadell Colon Open | C44 |
| Jan 2015 | Frederic Corriguelas Armillas | 2,131 | ch-Cerdanyola del Valles Regional | B88 |
| Mar 2010 | Harold Roig Gorina | 1,971 | 4th Sabadell Colon Open | E73 |
| Oct 2012 | Mario Garcia Valero | 1,945 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open 30th | C44 |
| Mar 2012 | Teo Campos Cayuela | 1,941 | Sabadell Coral Colon Open 6th | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,983 |
| 12th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| 4th Sabadell Colon Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 10th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Terrassa Barad Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
| Sabadell Coral Colon Open 6th | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| Cerdanyola del Valles Open 30th | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Martinez Arca's chess games?
78 games by Manuel Martinez Arca, from Jul 2008 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 Martinez Arca has played.
What does Manuel Martinez Arca play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Manuel Martinez Arca opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Martinez Arca answers 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Martinez Arca play as White?
As White, Manuel Martinez Arca's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Martinez Arca play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Martinez Arca most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Manuel Martinez Arca's FIDE rating?
Manuel Martinez Arca is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Manuel Martinez Arca played?
Our database contains 78 games by Manuel Martinez Arca, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Martinez Arca?
78 games by Manuel Martinez Arca 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.