Prepare against Manuel Molina Mataran
Spain · World #67,698 classical · FIDE ID 2266377
When preparing against Manuel Molina Mataran, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 72 games by Manuel Molina Mataran, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Molina Mataran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Molina Mataran 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 | 1,829 | 1,968 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,799 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,797 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 21 | 9 | 42 | 29.2% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Molina Mataran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Molina Mataran's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Mataran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mataran usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Mataran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mataran usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mataran usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Manuel Molina Mataran's chess games
All 72 games by Manuel Molina Mataran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Manel Garcia Garcia | 2,065 | Malaga Club Trebejos-ch Social | C44 |
| Jan 2002 | Jose Luis Caro Garcia | 2,000 | ch-Malaga Preferente | C59 |
| Jan 2002 | Jose Luis Bautista Garcia | 2,000 | ch-Malaga Preferente | C18 |
| May 2017 | Angel Gentes Benito | 1,873 | chA-Andalucia | C90 |
| Feb 2019 | Manuel Moreno Alberti | 1,816 | ch-Malaga | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga Club Trebejos-ch Social | 2000 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-Malaga | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,814 |
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-Malaga Preferente | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| Malaga Peon Pasado Open | 1999 | 4 | 1 | – |
| chT-Malaga Primera | 2000 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Molina Mataran's chess games?
72 games by Manuel Molina Mataran, from Jul 2004 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 Molina Mataran has played.
What does Manuel Molina Mataran play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Manuel Molina Mataran opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Molina Mataran answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Manuel Molina Mataran play as White?
As White, Manuel Molina Mataran's most-played openings in our database are: Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Molina Mataran play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Molina Mataran most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Manuel Molina Mataran's FIDE rating?
Manuel Molina Mataran is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Manuel Molina Mataran played?
Our database contains 72 games by Manuel Molina Mataran, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Molina Mataran?
72 games by Manuel Molina Mataran 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.