Prepare against Manuel Sierra Casado
Spain · World #100,818 classical · FIDE ID 2279851
When preparing against Manuel Sierra Casado, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Manuel Sierra Casado, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Sierra Casado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Sierra Casado 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 | 1,727 | 1,966 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 29.0% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Sierra Casado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Sierra Casado's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Casado usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Casado usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Manuel Sierra Casado's chess games
All 62 games by Manuel Sierra Casado in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Albert Segarra Calderer | 2,125 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | D02 |
| Apr 2004 | David Flores de Paco | 2,085 | 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | A80 |
| Apr 2004 | Jaume Rios Torondell | 2,014 | 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | C62 |
| Oct 2016 | Agusti Valldeoriola Puigdoller | 1,977 | 4th Mollet del Valles Open | B27 |
| Nov 2006 | Josep Navines Monfa | 1,960 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabadell MC | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
| 4th Mollet del Valles Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 10th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| 12th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,580 |
| 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,803 |
| 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,027 |
| Sabadell Otero Memorial | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Sierra Casado's chess games?
62 games by Manuel Sierra Casado, from Oct 2005 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 Sierra Casado has played.
What does Manuel Sierra Casado play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Manuel Sierra Casado opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Sierra Casado answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Sierra Casado play as White?
As White, Manuel Sierra Casado's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Sierra Casado play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Sierra Casado most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Manuel Sierra Casado's FIDE rating?
Manuel Sierra Casado is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Manuel Sierra Casado played?
Our database contains 62 games by Manuel Sierra Casado, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Sierra Casado?
62 games by Manuel Sierra Casado 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.