Prepare against Manuel Pena Dieguez
Spain · World #53,125 classical · FIDE ID 2219603
Our database contains 94 games by Manuel Pena Dieguez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Pena Dieguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Pena Dieguez 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 | 1,881 | 2,124 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 21 | 18 | 55 | 22.3% |
| As White | 48 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 10 | 7 | 29 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Pena Dieguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Pena Dieguez's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 75.0% | 30.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 30.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Dieguez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 7.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Manuel Pena Dieguez's chess games
All 94 games by Manuel Pena Dieguez 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,434 | 4th Ortigueira Open | B30 |
| Oct 2005 | Lluis Oms Fuentes | 2,281 | ch-ESP U18 | B30 |
| Jan 2009 | Ricardo Soria Castillo | 2,177 | 34th Seville Open | C18 |
| Sep 2005 | Antonio Pazos Porta | 2,144 | ch-ESP U18 | B26 |
| Sep 2005 | Marcos Adrian Perez Felipe | 2,141 | ch-ESP U18 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Seville | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| Narciso Yepes Memorial | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,434 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,984 |
| Lorca Narciso Yepes Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,502 |
| 34th Seville Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 2,291 |
| 4th Ortigueira Open | 2005 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
| 7th Coria del Rio Open | 2001 | 5 | 1 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Pena Dieguez's chess games?
94 games by Manuel Pena Dieguez, 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 Pena Dieguez has played.
What does Manuel Pena Dieguez play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Manuel Pena Dieguez opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Pena Dieguez answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Manuel Pena Dieguez play as White?
As White, Manuel Pena Dieguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Pena Dieguez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Pena Dieguez most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Manuel Pena Dieguez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Pena Dieguez is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Manuel Pena Dieguez played?
Our database contains 94 games by Manuel Pena Dieguez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 55 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Pena Dieguez?
94 games by Manuel Pena Dieguez 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.