Prepare against Manuel Rodriguez Leiva
Spain · World #50,516 classical · FIDE ID 2220440
Our database contains 110 games by Manuel Rodriguez Leiva, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Rodriguez Leiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Rodriguez Leiva 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 | 1,891 | 2,169 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,858 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 39 | 22 | 49 | 35.5% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 12 | 26 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 16 | 10 | 23 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Rodriguez Leiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Rodriguez Leiva's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 47 | 77.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.4% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Leiva usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Manuel Rodriguez Leiva's chess games
All 110 games by Manuel Rodriguez Leiva in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 39 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A31 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Jose Enrique Garcia Lainez | 2,158 | chT-Aragon | E62 |
| Mar 2003 | Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde | 2,133 | chT-Aragon | A87 |
| Mar 2017 | Jose Luis Malo Guillen | 2,118 | chT-Aragon Preferente A | E09 |
| Mar 2012 | Miguel Angel Portero Garnica | 2,115 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | C02 |
| Nov 2016 | Miguel Angel Aribau Rivas | 2,052 | ch-Huesca Province | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2017 | 27 | 14 | 1,925 |
| chT-Aragon | 2004 | 17 | 4 | 1,957 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,050 |
| ARAEQ1 Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 1,994 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,984 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-II | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente-B | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,860 |
| ch-Huesca Province | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Rodriguez Leiva's chess games?
110 games by Manuel Rodriguez Leiva, from Jul 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 Rodriguez Leiva has played.
What does Manuel Rodriguez Leiva play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Manuel Rodriguez Leiva opens with 1.c4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Rodriguez Leiva answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Manuel Rodriguez Leiva play as White?
As White, Manuel Rodriguez Leiva's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 61.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Rodriguez Leiva play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Rodriguez Leiva most often plays: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Manuel Rodriguez Leiva's FIDE rating?
Manuel Rodriguez Leiva is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Manuel Rodriguez Leiva played?
Our database contains 110 games by Manuel Rodriguez Leiva, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Rodriguez Leiva?
110 games by Manuel Rodriguez Leiva 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.