Prepare against Manuel Montabord
France · World #27,610 classical · FIDE ID 614386
Our database contains 95 games by Manuel Montabord, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Montabord's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Montabord 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 | 2,000 | 2,200 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,993 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,010 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 33 | 18 | 44 | 34.7% |
| As White | 48 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 10 | 25 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Montabord's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Montabord's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 97.9% | 51.1% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Montabord usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Montabord usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Montabord usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Montabord usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 39.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Manuel Montabord's chess games
All 95 games by Manuel Montabord in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,358 | 75th Paris Apsap Open | B23 |
| Jul 2000 | Ovidiu Mircescu | 2,178 | ch-Paris Open | B30 |
| Jul 2000 | Jacques Romantchouk | 2,145 | ch-Paris Open | B50 |
| Jan 2011 | Sandu Ungureanu | 2,137 | 9th Gibraltar Challengers A | B23 |
| Jul 2015 | Gaetan Roque | 2,087 | ch-Small Paris | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Small Paris | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 2,039 |
| ch-Martinique 29th | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 2,042 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,170 |
| 75th Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,271 |
| 9th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Montabord's chess games?
95 games by Manuel Montabord, from Apr 2003 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 Montabord has played.
What does Manuel Montabord play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Manuel Montabord opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Montabord answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Montabord play as White?
As White, Manuel Montabord's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Montabord play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Montabord most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Manuel Montabord's FIDE rating?
Manuel Montabord is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Manuel Montabord played?
Our database contains 95 games by Manuel Montabord, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Montabord?
95 games by Manuel Montabord 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.