Prepare against Dragan Manic
Serbia · World #55,949 classical · FIDE ID 937207
Our database contains 47 games by Dragan Manic, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragan Manic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragan Manic 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 | 1,870 | 2,141 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,066 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,946 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 40.4% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragan Manic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragan Manic's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Manic usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Manic usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Manic usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dragan Manic's chess games
All 47 games by Dragan Manic in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Dragan B Ilic | 2,289 | Pirot Summer Open | A46 |
| Oct 2011 | Djordje Radoja | 2,241 | chT3-SRB South CS | B24 |
| Sep 2010 | Ibrahim Alishani | 2,173 | chT3-SRB South | A46 |
| Oct 2017 | Boban Jovanovic | 2,145 | chT3-SRB South | B15 |
| Sep 2012 | Branislav Denovic | 2,122 | chT-SRB2 South CS | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Pirot SEE Schev | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 1,956 |
| chT3-SRB South | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Pirot Summer Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| ch-Serbia | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| chT3-SRB South CS | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
| chT-SRB2 South CS | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-SRB Central int | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,975 |
| chT-SRB Cup Central | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragan Manic's chess games?
47 games by Dragan Manic, from Oct 2004 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 Dragan Manic has played.
What does Dragan Manic play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Dragan Manic opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragan Manic answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dragan Manic play as White?
As White, Dragan Manic's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragan Manic play as Black?
As Black, Dragan Manic most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Dragan Manic's FIDE rating?
Dragan Manic is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (May 2014).
How many games has Dragan Manic played?
Our database contains 47 games by Dragan Manic, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragan Manic?
47 games by Dragan Manic 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.