Prepare against Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez
Spain · World #88,898 classical · FIDE ID 2271842
When preparing against Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 93 games by Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez 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 | 1,762 | 2,023 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 29 | 15 | 49 | 31.2% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 6 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 84.4% | 40.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.6% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Herraez usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Herraez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Herraez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Herraez usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Herraez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Herraez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 85.2% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez's chess games
All 93 games by Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Francisco Javier Sanz Cueco | 2,028 | La Pobla de Vallbona Open A | C47 |
| Oct 2009 | Javier Martinez Hernandez | 2,009 | ch-Provincial Valencia Preferente | B51 |
| Nov 2011 | Miguel Forano Civera | 1,992 | ch-Provincial Burjassot Preferente | B23 |
| Nov 2009 | Jose Vicente Muela Gil | 1,948 | ch-Provincial Valencia Preferente | C50 |
| Aug 2012 | Juan Antonio Cebrian Flores | 1,888 | 20th Mislata Open C | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provincial Valencia Preferente | 2014 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| 10th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| 20th Mislata Open C | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,919 |
| Mislata Open C | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,889 |
| ch-Valencia Super Preferente | 1994 | 7 | 0.5 | – |
| 4th Silla Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| Valencia Preferente | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez's chess games?
93 games by Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez, from Jan 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 Vicente Cerdan Herraez has played.
What does Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez play as White?
As White, Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez played?
Our database contains 93 games by Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 49 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez?
93 games by Manuel Vicente Cerdan Herraez 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.