Prepare against Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares
FM · Cuba · World #7,478 classical · FIDE ID 3530698
When preparing against Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 104 games by Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares 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 | 2,215 | 2,310 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,310 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,208 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 36 | 25 | 43 | 34.6% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 9 | 20 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 53 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 84.3% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Linares usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Linares usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Linares usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Linares usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Linares usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Linares usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares's chess games
All 104 games by Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Stephan Becking | 2,410 | Titled Tuesday | A04 |
| Aug 2024 | Raymond Daniel Azahares Serrano | 2,398 | Havana U20 | E16 |
| Feb 2026 | Maksim Schekachikhin | 2,356 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Sep 2019 | Pedro Morales Romero | 2,323 | Vazquez Memorial IM 17th | B51 |
| May 2026 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,288 | Titled Tuesday | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 19 | 7 | 2,184 |
| Havana U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,303 |
| ch-CUB U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,185 |
| Vazquez Memorial IM 17th | 2019 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| Agosto de Victorias Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,118 |
| ch-Mayabeque Province final | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 54th chT-CUB Province Schools | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial D | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares's chess games?
104 games by Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares has played.
What does Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares play as White?
As White, Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares play as Black?
As Black, Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares's FIDE rating?
Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (May 2024).
How many games has Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares played?
Our database contains 104 games by Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 43 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares?
104 games by Ronny Manuel Lafont Linares 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.