Prepare against Richard Manzanares
URY · World #53,125 classical · FIDE ID 3004066
When preparing against Richard Manzanares, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 41 games by Richard Manzanares, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Richard Manzanares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Manzanares 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 | 1,933 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,937 | 1,937 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,909 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 20 | 8 | 13 | 48.8% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Manzanares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Manzanares's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 57.9% |
| g4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games)
- 1.g4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Manzanares usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Richard Manzanares's chess games
All 41 games by Richard Manzanares in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Jorge Lopez Falcon | 2,163 | ch-URU sf | B08 |
| Nov 2020 | Sergio Galarza | 2,056 | Frontera Online 3rd | B12 |
| Nov 2011 | Pablo Caitano | 1,991 | Latin Cup | D00 |
| Aug 2020 | Mauro Barboza | 1,904 | 2nd Frontera online Open | D00 |
| Sep 2023 | Luciano Barcos | 1,833 | Salto Litoral Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 2nd Frontera online Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-URU sf | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,899 |
| Rio Negro Litoral Open | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| 1st Las Canas Easter Open | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| Salto Litoral Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,980 |
| Las Canas Open | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,038 |
| Frontera Online 3rd | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Manzanares's chess games?
41 games by Richard Manzanares, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Richard Manzanares has played.
What does Richard Manzanares play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Richard Manzanares opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.g4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Manzanares answers 1...b6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games).
What openings does Richard Manzanares play as White?
As White, Richard Manzanares's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Manzanares play as Black?
As Black, Richard Manzanares most often plays: Owen Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Richard Manzanares's FIDE rating?
Richard Manzanares is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,937 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Richard Manzanares played?
Our database contains 41 games by Richard Manzanares, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Manzanares?
41 games by Richard Manzanares 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.