Prepare against Manuel Menendez Miranda
Spain · World #101,545 classical · FIDE ID 2238861
When preparing against Manuel Menendez Miranda, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Manuel Menendez Miranda, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Menendez Miranda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Menendez Miranda 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 | 1,725 | 1,740 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,739 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,707 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 43.2% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Menendez Miranda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Menendez Miranda's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Miranda usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Miranda usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Miranda usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Manuel Menendez Miranda's chess games
All 37 games by Manuel Menendez Miranda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,302 |
| ch-Asturias 1 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera A | 1999 | 6 | 4 | – |
| chB-Asturias | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Primera B | 1998 | 3 | 1 | – |
| ch-Asturias Primera | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 2 | 1 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Menendez Miranda's chess games?
37 games by Manuel Menendez Miranda, from Jan 2024 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 Menendez Miranda has played.
What does Manuel Menendez Miranda play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Manuel Menendez Miranda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Menendez Miranda answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Menendez Miranda play as White?
As White, Manuel Menendez Miranda's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Menendez Miranda play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Menendez Miranda most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Manuel Menendez Miranda's FIDE rating?
Manuel Menendez Miranda is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Manuel Menendez Miranda played?
Our database contains 37 games by Manuel Menendez Miranda, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Menendez Miranda?
37 games by Manuel Menendez Miranda 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.