Gonzalez Amate, Manuel

Manuel Gonzalez Amate, a 21-year-old Spanish player, is rated 2151 — just 8 short of his peak of 2159 (Jun 2025, age 20) and sitting in the top 4% of Spanish players, and in the top 5% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2081 and 2159 over the past 2 years. 38 rated games in the past year (≈32/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include CN 2. divisao 2025-26 r. 7-8, Campeonato de Andalucia Absoluto-Sub18 2026, and Ponte de Lima Chess Festival 2026. Also played 2 rapid events (including VI Campeonato de Andalucia Ajedrez Rapido por Equipos) recently.

At junior level, he reached #40, #51, #56 and #39 nationally in U20, U18, U16 and U14.