Prepare against Manuel Ocantos
Luxembourg · World #14,403 classical · FIDE ID 170925
Our database contains 380 games by Manuel Ocantos, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Ocantos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Ocantos 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 | 2,111 | 2,261 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,200 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,156 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 122 | 101 | 157 | 32.1% |
| As White | 190 | 64 | 52 | 74 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 190 | 58 | 49 | 83 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Ocantos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Ocantos's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 60.0% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 41 | 21.6% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 22 | 11.6% | 52.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ocantos usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ocantos usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ocantos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ocantos usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ocantos usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ocantos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 57.1% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 24 | 21.4% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.3% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 32.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Manuel Ocantos's chess games
All 380 games by Manuel Ocantos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 122 wins, 101 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| E63 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Kevin Paveto | 2,454 | 69th Villa Ballester Open | C55 |
| Oct 2009 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,429 | 25th EU-Cup | A62 |
| Apr 2018 | Horacio Saldano Dayer | 2,424 | 3rd Buenos Aires Magistral | A36 |
| Apr 2017 | Maximiliano Perez | 2,406 | Caba 2nd | E91 |
| Oct 2019 | Diego Mussanti | 2,376 | Buenos Aires Meranol Cup | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS05 IM-B | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,292 |
| chT-ARG | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 2,245 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,099 |
| Rosario | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 2,108 |
| 19th Buenos Aires Vicente Lopez Cup | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,174 |
| Buenos Aires Vicente Lopez Cup | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| Buenos Aires Meranol Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Horacio Saldano Dayer (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Ocantos's chess games?
380 games by Manuel Ocantos, from Oct 2006 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 Ocantos has played.
What does Manuel Ocantos play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Manuel Ocantos opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Ocantos answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Manuel Ocantos play as White?
As White, Manuel Ocantos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Ocantos play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Ocantos most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Manuel Ocantos's FIDE rating?
Manuel Ocantos is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Manuel Ocantos played?
Our database contains 380 games by Manuel Ocantos, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 101 draws, 157 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Ocantos?
380 games by Manuel Ocantos 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.