Prepare against Manuel Maleki
France · World #9,834 classical · FIDE ID 611255
Our database contains 195 games by Manuel Maleki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Maleki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Maleki 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 | 2,172 | 2,297 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 85 | 34 | 76 | 43.6% |
| As White | 112 | 52 | 26 | 34 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 83 | 33 | 8 | 42 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Maleki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Maleki's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 91 | 81.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.8% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.4% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Maleki usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Maleki usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Maleki usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Maleki usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Maleki usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Maleki usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 45.2% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 33.3% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 57.7% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Manuel Maleki's chess games
All 195 games by Manuel Maleki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 34 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Quinten Ducarmon | 2,410 | chT-BEL 1213 | D12 |
| Feb 2009 | Francois Vareille | 2,406 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | E46 |
| Feb 2013 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,393 | chT-BEL 1213 | B41 |
| Jul 2015 | Thomas Dionisi | 2,387 | 90th ch-Paris Open | C02 |
| Mar 2009 | Ludovic Lejarre | 2,385 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1A-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2 | 2,145 |
| chT2-FRA West 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,442 |
| Chateauroux Open | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,045 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2A-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Kaupthing Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| 91st ch-Paris | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,177 |
| 90th ch-Paris Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Maleki's chess games?
195 games by Manuel Maleki, from Apr 2003 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 Manuel Maleki has played.
What does Manuel Maleki play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Manuel Maleki opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Maleki answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Manuel Maleki play as White?
As White, Manuel Maleki's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Maleki play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Maleki most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Manuel Maleki's FIDE rating?
Manuel Maleki is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Manuel Maleki played?
Our database contains 195 games by Manuel Maleki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 34 draws, 76 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Maleki?
195 games by Manuel Maleki 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.