Prepare against Manuel Santolaria Pena
Spain · World #105,327 classical · FIDE ID 2293293
When preparing against Manuel Santolaria Pena, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Manuel Santolaria Pena, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Santolaria Pena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Santolaria Pena 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 | 1,714 | 1,991 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,786 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 33 | 19 | 44 | 34.4% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Santolaria Pena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Santolaria Pena's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pena usually continues Bf4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pena usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Manuel Santolaria Pena's chess games
All 96 games by Manuel Santolaria Pena in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 33 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Ismael Molano Lafuente | 2,047 | 1st Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | A47 |
| Jul 2011 | Jorge Adrian Perez Grizia | 1,960 | 13th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D00 |
| Dec 2015 | Ricardo Rincon Carrillo | 1,948 | 2nd Sitges Sunway Open B | C55 |
| Jul 2010 | Ivan Marina De La Torre | 1,944 | 12th San Marti Open U20 | E70 |
| Jul 2011 | Fernando Adrian Cardenas | 1,900 | 13th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,482 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,655 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,599 |
| 5th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 1,978 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,525 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Santolaria Pena's chess games?
96 games by Manuel Santolaria Pena, from Apr 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 Santolaria Pena has played.
What does Manuel Santolaria Pena play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Manuel Santolaria Pena opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Santolaria Pena answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Manuel Santolaria Pena play as White?
As White, Manuel Santolaria Pena's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Santolaria Pena play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Santolaria Pena most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Manuel Santolaria Pena's FIDE rating?
Manuel Santolaria Pena is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Manuel Santolaria Pena played?
Our database contains 96 games by Manuel Santolaria Pena, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Santolaria Pena?
96 games by Manuel Santolaria Pena 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.