Prepare against Antoine Manoeuvre
FM · France · World #5,387 classical · FIDE ID 655422
When preparing against Antoine Manoeuvre, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Antoine Manoeuvre, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antoine Manoeuvre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoine Manoeuvre 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 | 2,263 | 2,337 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,374 | 2,374 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,385 | 2,385 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 80 | 97 | 56 | 34.2% |
| As White | 119 | 43 | 49 | 26 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 115 | 37 | 48 | 30 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoine Manoeuvre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoine Manoeuvre's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 91.6% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Manoeuvre usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Manoeuvre usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Manoeuvre usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Manoeuvre usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Manoeuvre usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 84.3% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.8% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 93.6% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Antoine Manoeuvre's chess games
All 234 games by Antoine Manoeuvre in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 80 wins, 97 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Fabien Guilleux | 2,391 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | D85 |
| Jul 2014 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,363 | 89th Paris Open-FIDE | A45 |
| May 2009 | Stephane Sorbe | 2,361 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | A88 |
| Jun 2011 | Louis Roos | 2,359 | FRA-chT Top 12 | D02 |
| Apr 2012 | Michael Massoni | 2,341 | ch-FRA U20 | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2012 | 22 | 10 | 2,182 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,312 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| Zadar Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,218 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-FRA U14 | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoine Manoeuvre's chess games?
234 games by Antoine Manoeuvre, from Jul 2005 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 Antoine Manoeuvre has played.
What does Antoine Manoeuvre play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Antoine Manoeuvre opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoine Manoeuvre answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Antoine Manoeuvre play as White?
As White, Antoine Manoeuvre's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoine Manoeuvre play as Black?
As Black, Antoine Manoeuvre most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Antoine Manoeuvre's FIDE rating?
Antoine Manoeuvre is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,374 in rapid and 2,385 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Antoine Manoeuvre played?
Our database contains 234 games by Antoine Manoeuvre, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 97 draws, 56 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoine Manoeuvre?
234 games by Antoine Manoeuvre 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.