Prepare against Alessandro Manzone
FM · Argentina · World #2,008 classical · FIDE ID 112488
Our database contains 375 games by Alessandro Manzone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Manzone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Manzone 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 | 2,382 | 2,416 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,402 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,351 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 196 | 67 | 112 | 52.3% |
| As White | 185 | 98 | 41 | 46 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 190 | 98 | 26 | 66 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Manzone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Manzone's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 97.3% | 64.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Manzone usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Manzone usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Manzone usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Manzone usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Manzone usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 92.6% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 100.0% | 63.1% |
Alessandro Manzone's chess games
All 375 games by Alessandro Manzone in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 196 wins, 67 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 25 | 19/2/4 | 76.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 28/4/15 | 59.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 6/0/14 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Dec 2020 | David Navara | 2,697 | Titled Tue | E48 |
| Dec 2020 | Aryan Tari | 2,618 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Apr 2023 | Conrad Holt | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 186 | 98.5 | 2,320 |
| ch-ARG 89th | 2014 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,416 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,446 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,339 |
| Buenos Aires Torre Blanca Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
| 1st Resistencia Tossutti Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 9 | 2,252 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Manzone's chess games?
375 games by Alessandro Manzone, from Apr 2003 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 Alessandro Manzone has played.
What does Alessandro Manzone play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Alessandro Manzone opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Manzone answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Manzone play as White?
As White, Alessandro Manzone's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 76.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Manzone play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Manzone most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 59.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Alessandro Manzone's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Manzone is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Alessandro Manzone played?
Our database contains 375 games by Alessandro Manzone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 67 draws, 112 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Manzone?
375 games by Alessandro Manzone 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.